DR Congo says it is looking to proceed with its scheduled international fixture against Spain despite an Ebola-related cancellation affecting the team’s plans. According to reports, officials are assessing whether the match can still be held, even as DR Congo’s preparations continue in Belgium. The team is said to have most players and staff based in Europe, which supporters of the plan say could make participation feasible. Separately, Free Malaysia Today reports that the mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion has made a decision to allow the fixture to go ahead, despite the earlier cancellation connected to Ebola concerns. This decision is presented alongside the team’s European-based preparations. Other details on the scope of the cancellation, the public-health measures involved, and whether any conditions are attached to the match were not provided in the excerpts. Overall, the reporting indicates that DR Congo, tournament officials, and local authorities are working to determine whether the Spain game can proceed as planned, following the Ebola-related disruption.
DR Congo hopes to play Spain match after Ebola-related cancellation
DR Congo says it is looking to proceed with its scheduled international fixture against Spain despite an Ebola-related cancellation affecting the team’s plans. According to reports, officials are asse...
- DR Congo is trying to go ahead with an upcoming fixture against Spain.
- The match plans are affected by an Ebola-related cancellation.
- DR Congo continues preparations in Belgium.
- Most of DR Congo’s players and staff are based in Europe.
- The mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion decides the fixture can proceed despite the cancellation.
The mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion made the decision despite the Congolese team preparing in Belgium and having almost all its players and staff based in Europe.
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