The DR Congo national football team has a new coach: Claude Le Roy. The 78-year-old French technician has joined the bench of the Republic of Congo, a nation that did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Who is Claude Le Roy?

Claude Le Roy is an experienced French coach who has already trained many African teams and participated in nine Africa Cups of Nations.

Why is this important for the DR Congo national football team?

With Claude Le Roy, the DR Congo national football team will aim for a first qualification for the CAN since 2015, after missing the last five editions.

What happens next?

The Congo will have to get out of a group that also includes Cameroon, Comoros and Namibia to compete in the 2027 CAN, which is to be held in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.

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Claude Le Roy's age78 years old
Number of Africa Cups of Nations9
Last qualification for the CAN2015