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DRC: Half a million dollars in Desabre’s pockets!
The selector of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sebastien Desabrewill receive a tidy sum of money of around half a million dollars from the Ministry of Sports.
An official source from the ministry confirmed this news to the site. “Actualite.CD”.
The French coach will receive precisely a sum of $426,000 which will be divided into $26,000 for rent (6 months), $60,000 for the qualification bonus for the African Cup of Nations (CAN 2023) and $330,000 for the 6 months of arrears of salary (6 months).
Excellent news for the coach “Leopards” who will now be able to concentrate on his work without being distracted by arrears matters.
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As a reminder, the congolese selection will respond on September 6 at Guineabefore facing, on the 9th of the same month, Ethiopia for the account of the qualifiers at the African Cup of Nations (CAN 2025).
Desabre's record with the DRC
Since his inauguration at the head of the selection of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)the former coach of Hope of Tunis took part in 23 matches in all competitions, winning 9, drawing 8 and losing only 6.
Furthermore, he was one of the main architects of the 4th place occupied by The “Leopards” during the last African Cup of Nations (CAN 2023).