Congo's football team has been forced to cancel their World Cup training camp ahead of next month's tournament due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the country. The decision was made to prioritise the safety and well-being of the players, staff, and fans.
The training camp was set to take place in Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the Ebola outbreak has made it impossible for the team to proceed with their plans.
The Ebola outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO), and the DRC government has confirmed over 3,000 cases and 2,000 deaths since the outbreak began in August last year.
The cancellation of the training camp is a significant blow to the team's preparations for the World Cup, but officials have confirmed that the team will still participate in the tournament.
According to the DRC Football Association, the team will now focus on finding alternative training arrangements, with the aim of minimising the impact on their preparations.
The Ebola outbreak has had a devastating impact on the country, and the cancellation of the training camp is a testament to the severity of the situation.