FIFA lift ban on Congo Brazzaville
Published on: May 16, 2025 01:58 (EAT)
Congo's midfielder Merveil Ndockyt (L) kicks the ball during their 2019 African Cup of Nations group G qualifying football match between Zimbabwe and Congo Brazaville at the National Sports stadium in Harare, on March 24, 2019. (Photo by Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP)
A ban on Congo Brazzaville competing in international competitions has been lifted, a FIFA statement said on Thursday.
Congo were suspended last February due to government interference in the administration of football in the central African nation.
This prevented the 'Red Devils' playing 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Zambia and Tanzania in March.
Last year, Congo lost away to Zambia and at home to Morocco, and forfeited the points to Niger after a dispute over where the match should be played.
