Sebastien Desabre — DR Congo head coach at the 2026 World Cup, navigating team's first tournament in 52 years amid Ebola outbreak.
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… But the team led by Sebastien Desabre, a Frenchman, has defied the odds. Congo eliminated African powerhouses Cameroon and Nigeria in qualifying before sealing their place with victory over Jamaica in an inter-continental play-off in March. …
'We came from nothing': DR Congo dreams of England World Cup upsetCitizen Digital
… DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said Wissa was showing the best version of himself after a poor first season at Newcastle since a £55 million ($73 million) move from Brentford. …
Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with EnglandThe Standard
… DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said Wissa was showing the best version of himself after a poor first season at Newcastle since a £55 million ($73 million) move from Brentford.Wissa scored his side's equaliser in an impressive 1-1 draw against Portugal, but fired wastefully wide …
Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with EnglandThe Standard
… The DRC's French coach Sebastien Desabre said he was proud of his players "because they represented the Congo in a very positive way and the entire country deserves it".That was certainly reflected in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province in the northeast of the country, which has …
Historic World Cup goal brings rare joy to DR Congo Ebola epicentreThe Standard
… 's achievement was even greater given that their preparations had been disrupted by the Ebola outbreak in their country."It is a tremendous source of pride to have earned DR Congo's first-ever point at the FIFA World Cup, as well as its first goal," their coach, Sebastien Desabre …
Kane shines for England as Ronaldo' Portugal stumbleCitizen Digital
… DR Congo's French coach Sebastien Desabre said he was proud of his players "because they represented the Congo in a very positive way and the entire country deserves it." window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-articl …
Historic World Cup goal brings rare joy to DR Congo Ebola epicentreCitizen Digital
… "It is a tremendous source of pride to have earned DR Congo's first-ever point at the FIFA World Cup, as well as its first goal," their coach Sebastien Desabre said. …
Ghana edge Panama, Kane's double sink Croatia as Congo hold PortugalCitizen Digital
… (Photo by Ulises Ruiz / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Sebastien Desabre, coach of the World Cup team from Ebola-hit Democratic Republic of Congo, said he hoped his team would put up a "good showing" after they were allowed to enter the United States on Thursday. …
DR Congo coach hopes for 'good showing' at World CupCitizen Digital
… Their coach Sebastien Desabre has said they are willing to play their next pre-World Cup friendly with Chile, scheduled for next Tuesday, behind closed doors. …
DRC cheered on by 23,000 fans in World Cup warm-upCitizen Digital
… (Photo by Ulises Ruiz / AFP) Audio By Vocalize The Democratic Republic of Congo are willing to play their pre-World Cup friendly with Chile behind closed doors, their head coach Sebastien Desabre has said. …
DRC coach prepared to play friendly behind closed doorsDR Congo has qualified for its first World Cup in 52 years and will face England in the last 32 on Wednesday. Despite navigating 13 qualifiers, a pre-tournament quarantine due to an Ebola outbreak, and decades of conflict, the nation secured its first World Cup win against Uzbekistan.
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DR Congo has qualified for its first World Cup in 52 years and will face England in the last 32 on Wednesday. Despite navigating 13 qualifiers, a pre-tournament quarantine due to an Ebola outbreak, and decades of conflict, the nation secured its first World Cup win against Uzbekistan.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history, securing a knockout-stage clash with England.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history, advancing to face England. Yoane Wissa scored twice in the victory.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first World Cup point when Yoane Wissa scored against Portugal on June 17, providing rare celebration in Bunia, the epicentre of the country's Ebola outbreak which has infected over 1,100 people and caused 279 deaths across the DRC and Uganda.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
England launched their World Cup campaign with a 4–2 victory over Croatia, with Harry Kane scoring twice including a penalty and equalling Gary Lineker's England World Cup goal record. Portugal drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Yoane Wissa's goal secured DR Congo their first-ever World Cup point in a 1-1 draw against Portugal, bringing rare celebration to Bunia, the epicentre of the country's Ebola outbreak.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup Group L match, with Harry Kane scoring twice, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals. Ghana edged Panama, and Portugal drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DR Congo's coach Sebastien Desabre said he hopes his team will deliver a "good showing" at the World Cup after being allowed entry to the United States on Thursday, following a 21-day quarantine period. The team has qualified for their first World Cup since 1974 and Desabre expressed hope to bring pleasure to their compatriots.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DR Congo held Denmark to a 0-0 friendly draw on Wednesday ahead of the World Cup. A scheduled friendly against Chile in Spain was cancelled due to health concerns regarding the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, though DR Congo's coach indicated willingness to play behind closed doors; the Spanish mayor signed a decree cancelling the match.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre offered to play the team's pre-World Cup friendly with Chile behind closed doors after the mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion in Spain cancelled the June 9 match due to health concerns regarding the Ebola outbreak in the African country.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →