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DRC coach discusses friendly with Chile amid health concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:04 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

DRC coach discusses friendly with Chile amid health concerns

Summary

The Democratic Republic of Congo is exploring options to play a friendly match against Chile behind closed doors on June 9, following the cancellation of the match by local authorities due to an Ebola outbreak in Congo. Coach Sebastien Desabre mentioned alternative venues and the possibility of adapting to the situation. The match was set to take place in La Linea de la Concepcion, Spain, but the mayor deemed it a precautionary measure amid health concerns. DR Congo's training camp was moved to Belgium due to the outbreak, and all necessary health measures are reportedly being followed. The team is preparing for their World Cup campaign, kicking off on June 17 in Houston against Portugal.

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By the Numbers

•Friendly against Chile scheduled for June 9 could be behind closed doors.
•Match cancellation follows local mayor's health precautions regarding Ebola.
•DR Congo training camp relocated to Belgium due to the outbreak.
•Team is set to begin World Cup campaign on June 17 against Portugal in Houston.
•All required health measures and protocols are being meticulously followed.

Latest Updates

10:04 AMYahoo Sports — DRC coach prepared to play friendly behind closed doors

What they're saying

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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."There are other stadiums, there's the option of playing behind closed doors, there are several possibilities, I can't really comment on that," he said.
— Yahoo Sports

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