DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp in Kinshasa over Ebola outbreak
Summary
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) soccer team canceled a planned training camp and farewell event in Kinshasa because of an Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC. Their World Cup warm-up matches in Belgium and Spain will still happen, and the team’s preparation will continue elsewhere.Key Facts
- DRC canceled a three-day training camp and public farewell in Kinshasa due to an Ebola outbreak.
- The Ebola outbreak is of the Bundibugyo type, causing over 130 deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases.
- The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
- DRC’s World Cup warm-up matches against Denmark (June 3) and Chile (June 9) remain on schedule.
- Most DRC players and their French coach train and live outside the country, mainly in France.
- Some team staff based in DRC are leaving the country soon because of the outbreak.
- The US has banned entry for foreigners who visited DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan in the past 21 days, but DRC team members in Europe are exempt.
- DRC will play in Group K at the World Cup, starting against Portugal on June 17 in Houston.
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