Quarter-finalists of the Lazio Cup, a youth event in Italy, the U17 group of TP Mazembe noticed the defection of 5 of its younger folks, in addition to one in every of its leaders. A criticism was even filed by the Congolese membership.
By Romain Molina
Katumbi Soccer Academy gamers.
Formally, the whole lot went very nicely. Engaged for the Lazio Cup, the younger folks of TP Mazembe took benefit of this Italian event to excellent their “ elevated information about soccer issues because the web page stated Fb of the membership. In actuality, the membership imposed a blackout after the flight of 5 younger folks and one in every of its leaders.
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Contacted by Sports activities Information Africa this Thursday, the Congolese membership didn’t reply. Additionally requested by one other media, FootRDCthe one response was terse: “ We don’t talk with the press on this topic. Nonetheless, the Ravens filed a lawsuit after 4 components first leaked. Regardless of enhanced safety, as defined FootRDCa fifth factor was capable of flee from the lodge after the quarter-final misplaced towards RC Ruh Lviv (6-0).
A pacesetter didn’t return to the DRC
Having lately opened the doorways of its academy to younger folks from Kinshasa and never simply from Lubumbashi, the Katumbi Soccer Academy hoped to breathe new life into its coaching. With out a lot success to date, particularly by way of acclimatization. Internally, it is usually stated that 4 of the 5 fugitives come from Kinshasa whereas the fifth was a former resident of Ecofoot Katumbi in Lubumbashi, one other soccer college belonging to Moïse Katumbi, the proprietor of TP Mazembe.
Sports activities Information Africa additionally discovered {that a} chief, on this case the technical coordinator and head coach of the Katumbi Soccer Academy, Jean-Claude Loboko, had not returned to the DRC. Requested about this, TP Mazembe didn’t reply this query.
* Bisalu Gueazy, Kiwongi Chris, Mulamba Hypolite, Mubaya Mechck, Kazadi Medo.
Supply: sportnewsafrica
