The IX Games of La Francophonie are officially launched in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The opening ceremony, which will take place this Friday evening at the Stade des Martyrs, promises to be a spectacular spectacle. However, sports competitions have already started since Thursday on the various selected sites.
Football is one of the flagship sports of these games and it was the DRC under-20 selection that opened the ball in group A. Unfortunately, the Congolese team did not manage to hold their rank and suffered a defeat against the Benin team with the score of 2-0.
The match took place on the brand new lawn of the recently renovated Stade Raphaël. However, the Leopards U20 lacked rhythm in the first half, leaving the Beninese Cheetahs to take control of the game. The latter finally opened the scoring in the 57th minute and drove home the point in the last quarter of an hour. of game.
This defeat is a blow for the DRC which thus loses important points in the competition. The team will have to recover and prepare for their next game against Mali which will take place on Sunday July 30.
Despite this defeat, the Games of La Francophonie remain a unique opportunity to celebrate the cultural and sporting diversity of French-speaking countries. Let’s hope that the DRC will be able to bounce back and offer great performances in the different disciplines throughout these Games. Let us therefore remain attentive to the next meetings and the exploits of the Congolese athletes.
In the meantime, we can already rejoice in the enthusiasm and passion that drive this competition. The Games of La Francophonie are an exceptional showcase for showcasing the talent of young French-speaking athletes and artists, and we will not fail to follow the upcoming events closely.
So, whether you are a supporter of the DRC or a simple sports enthusiast, stay tuned so you don’t miss anything from this edition of the Games of La Francophonie