Gael kakuta injury and illness
Gael kakuta injury and illness
Gael kakuta injury and illness pictures.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) national team will be without midfielder Gaël Kakuta for their final matches in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, as the 33-year-old has been sidelined by injury.
The Congolese squad faces a tough lineup, traveling to play Guinea on November 16 before returning home to host Ethiopia three days later.
These games will conclude the qualifying rounds for the Leopards, who have already secured their place in the upcoming AFCON tournament with an impressive run of 12 points from four matches in Group H.
Kakuta, a regular starter for Esteghlal FC in Iran’s Pro League, suffered a thigh muscle strain that forced him off the field just 14 minutes into his recent club appearance.
Following medical assessments, the team confirmed his withdrawal, a setback that will see the experienced playmaker miss the chance to contribute in the final qualifiers.
In his absence, the Leopards have called up 19-year-old striker Jephte Ka