MADRID (AP) — Congo still wanted to play in the country world cup The lead-up to the game against Chile came after Spain’s mayor of La Linea de la Concepción refused permission for the match, citing health concerns. ebola crisis.
The Congolese Football Federation said it was in talks with the Spanish Football Federation and relevant international organizations to find a solution.
Government authorities in the southern city of La Linea de la Concepción have announced their decision not to allow next Tuesday’s friendly match, citing potential health risks related to the Ebola crisis.
Congo was playing a warm-up match against Denmark in Liege, Belgium, on Wednesday.
Ann A rare type of Ebola outbreak The virus has hit Congo and Uganda. The World Health Organization has declared this a public health emergency of international concern.
Congo had already canceled the three-day World Cup. Preparation camp And due to the spread of the virus in the east, plans are being made to part ways with fans in the capital, Kinshasa.
All Congolese players and the team’s French coach, Sebastien Desabres, are based outside the Central African Republic, with most playing in France.
Football governing body FIFA previously issued a statement saying it was aware of and monitoring the situation regarding the Ebola outbreak and was in close contact with Congolese football stakeholders to ensure teams were informed of all medical and safety guidance.
congo plays Group K At the World Cup. They will face Portugal in the opening game on June 17th in Houston.
The Leopards will then face Colombia in Guadalajara on June 23, before playing Uzbekistan in Atlanta in their final group game on June 27.
Congo qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974 when it was known as Zaire. It sparked scenes of joy across the country.has been battered by decades of conflict.
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