Congolese Squad Seeks New Venue Amidst World Cup Preparations

The Democratic Republic of Congo's football team, amidst their World Cup preparations, faces venue issues due to an Ebola outbreak, causing a relocation for their friendly match against Chile. Despite the setback, they aim to maintain practice momentum and uplift their nation's image on the world stage.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's football team is set to continue their World Cup preparations despite facing venue issues linked to an Ebola outbreak. The Congolese squad drew 0-0 against Denmark in a warm-up friendly, capping a 10-day training stint in Belgium, but now finds their plans disrupted for a match against Chile in Spain.

The mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion barred the match due to Ebola concerns, despite the team's preparations being based in Belgium and most players being stationed in Europe. Coach Sebastien Desabre remains optimistic about finding an alternative venue, even suggesting the possibility of playing behind closed doors.

With compliance to health regulations affirmed, the Congolese Football Federation is actively seeking solutions. The team is determined to maintain their practice sessions, buoyed by the hope of uplifting the nation's image despite challenges posed by over 340 Ebola cases and 60 deaths. Following their Spanish stint, the team will shift base to Houston ahead of their matches against Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan.