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Congo coach surprised to share news of his father's death after World Cup game
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· July 2, 2026
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Key points This revelation came after Congo's 2-1 loss to England, which eliminated them from the tournament. Further details about this situation are available from the source, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
A surprising announcement was made at a media conference after Congo's World Cup game. The team's coach, Sébastien Desabre, was informed of his father's death in a public setting. This revelation came after Congo's 2-1 loss to England, which eliminated them from the tournament.
Desabre appeared startled by the news, but quickly regained his composure. The team's spokesman, Jerry Kalemo Ngoy, offered condolences and later stated that he was aware of the coach's father's passing before the game.
Further details about this situation are available from the source, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. The news briefs provide a glimpse into the events surrounding the Congo team and their coach during the World Cup.
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Category: local Published: July 2, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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