Yesterday a day of joy and celebrations in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the President Joseph Kabila presented the country's...
Yesterday a day of joy and celebrations in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the President Joseph Kabila
presented the country's African Nations Championship winners with a fleet of
high-end Sports Utility Vehicles on Tuesday, AFP reports.
Kabila symbolically handed over keys to the top of the range
cars to DR Congo captain Joel Kimwaki and coach Florent Ibenge at a ceremony in
Kinshasa.
The players and officials were decorated with "Sporting
Merit" medals at a reception at the presidential palace.
"May this trophy serve to forge peace and stability in
our country," said Kabila at a time of fragile political stability.
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| A cross section of the players with their president as well as the photo of the jeeps |
DR Congo became the first country to win the CHAN, which is
reserved for players who play in national leagues, twice after success in the
inaugural competition in 2009.
Nigeria had a forgettable CHAN 2016, crashing out in the
group stages after players and coach Sunday Oliseh complained about unpaid
allowances and bonuses.
The disappointing outing let to an ugly falling out between
Oliseh and the Nigeria Football Federation which is still being resolved.
