Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDemocratic Republic of Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre received the tragic news of his father’s death just hours before his team’s World Cup Round of 32 match against England. Despite the profound personal loss, Desabre led his side to a narrow 2-1 defeat against England, with DR Congo taking an early lead through Brian Cipenga before Harry Kane scored twice for the opposition. The emotional revelation was publicly announced by the team’s media officer at the conclusion of the post-match press conference, though an official later clarified Desabre had been informed prior to the game. Desabre's initial reaction of a quizzical expression and a simple “thank you” had initially led to incorrect reports suggesting he was hearing the news for the first time during the press conference. DR Congo concluded their best ever World Cup performance, having reached the knockout stages for the first time in their history, following earlier results including a draw against Portugal and a victory over Uzbekistan. In fullDR Congo head coach learned of father’s death hours before World Cup loss to EnglandMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

ATLANTA, June 30 : After exceeding expectations in reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup, Democratic Republic of Congo coach Sebastien Desabre says his players will not be…

DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said all the pressure is on England for their World Cup last-32 meeting on Wednesday as his side have already achieved their targets.

DRC manager Sébastien Desabre deploys five-man defense for World Cup knockout clash against England, with 29 clean sheets in 57 matches under his tenure.

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Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre saluted his players for their fighting spirit after their last-gasp defeat to England at the World Cup on Wednesday.

ATLANTA, July 1 : Democratic Republic of Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said his side had left a positive image of their football for the world to see after running England close…

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DR Congo's medical officer shared the sad news regarding manager Sebastien Desabre's family at the end of his press conference at the World Cup in Atlanta

El encargado de dar la noticia luego de la eliminación congoleña en el Mundial fue donde el responsable de comunicación de la selección africana. El entrenador Sébastien Desabre…

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Nach dem WM-Aus des Kongos gegen England sorgt eine Szene auf der Pressekonferenz für Entsetzen. Vor den Augen der Medien verkündet der Pressesprecher den Tod von Sébastien…