Maybe a possible spy?
On the eve of the match between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania, during the qualifiers for CAN 2025, a surreal scene occurred at the Martyrs stadium in Kinshasa. As the Leopards prepare to carry out their training for the day, a journalist stationed near the lawn was violently attacked by a member of security. Pinned to the ground, the individual was then threatened with a gun, all under the incredulous gaze of other journalists.
“I am so shocked by this scene »
“While I was taking advantage of the 15 minutes reserved for the media by CAF, I was the victim of an armed attack by a gentleman responsible for the security of the national teamentrusts the poor journalist to Sport News Africa. Aith his firearm, he threatened me and pointed his gun at me in front of around ten witnesses. […] I am so shocked by this scene and I hope that CAF (African Football Confederation) will find a solution. » According to the same media, the person concerned intends to file a complaint against his attacker. For its part, the Kinshasa Journalists Association announces that it will boycott the post-match conference.
Even in football, freedom of expression is under threat.
Two LOSC players join the infirmary
