Fatshimetrie: Cédric Bakambu, an unwavering attachment to the Congolese selection
In this period marked by the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, one name continues to resonate at the heart of football discussions: that of Cédric Bakambu. The Congolese center forward, accustomed to the national team jersey, was not part of this continental competition. Despite his absence, his love for the national team does not weaken, far from it. The nostalgia for the atmosphere of the group, for the jerseys bearing the symbol of the Democratic Republic of Congo, continues to haunt him.
In a statement tinged with emotion and pride, Bakambu confided: “It is an honor and an immense pleasure to represent my country, to defend its colors with passion. Playing on the African continent, where I am recognized by all, adds a unique dimension to this experience. The sensations experienced in selection are incomparable to those felt in club. It is a real springboard for the soul.”
While the qualifications are in full swing, the center forward, in full performance period with Betis Seville, spares no effort to get closer to his best level. Each training session, each match played, represents for him a new step in his quest for improvement. Bakambu is happy with the small victories, the progress made, with the ultimate goal of serving his team as best he can and contributing to its success.
“I work hard to get back into top form, to be at the service of the team. Every effort made, every performance achieved on the field, brings me a little closer to this goal. I want to contribute to the team’s victories, to do my bit,” he confides with determination.
Cédric Bakambu thus embodies not only a talented footballer, but also a player full of respect and attachment to his origins, his country, his selection. His determination, his passion and his commitment make him a true ambassador of Congolese football, inspiring by his career and his perseverance. The wait for his return to the bosom of the national selection arouses the enthusiasm of the supporters and the promise of new epics to come on the African fields.
In a football where individual performances are mixed with deep attachment to one’s roots, Cédric Bakambu brilliantly embodies this fusion of talent, dedication and national pride. His career, marked by successes and obstacles overcome, bears witness to his unwavering determination to represent his country as best he can, whatever the context. His declaration of love for the Congolese selection resonates like a hymn to the passion of the game, to the unwavering attachment to his colours.