This Friday, September 20, 2024, the African sports scene is marked by a major event: the monthly ranking of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). At the heart of the news, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is making its meteoric return to the Top 10 of the African football ranking for the month of September. A real feat for the country of the Leopards which returns to 10th place on the continent, with an honorable world position at 58th place.
The recent performances of the Leopards during the qualifiers for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (CAN) were the driving force behind this dizzying rise in the ranking. The decisive victories against Guinea and Ethiopia proved the strength and determination of the Congolese team on the field. A deserved return for a country that has distinguished itself by its commitment and sporting combativeness.
This notable progression of the DRC testifies not only to the quality of the players on the field, but also to the rise of Congolese football. Current performances open up promising prospects for the future of this discipline on Congolese soil. A success that encourages enthusiasts and supporters to believe in a bright future for the country’s football.
In the world panorama, Argentina maintains its leading position, closely followed by France, reigning world champion, and Spain, winner of Euro 2024. Nations with a full list of achievements that set the tone on the international scene.
Beyond football, sport is making the African continent vibrate with the upcoming organization of the 26th edition of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) senior women’s handball in the DRC. A historic first that highlights the craze for team sports on Congolese soil. The draw for this competition, held in the presence of influential personalities from the world of sport, promises intense and disputed encounters between the participating nations.
In conclusion, sport, whether football or handball, continues to be a vector of passion and emotion in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Sports performances reinforce the feeling of unity and national pride, offering the Congolese intense and memorable moments.