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Ebola Concerns Halt African Football Match

Updated 2026-06-07 17:15 UTC 1 source Negative

The Democratic Republic of Congo's final World Cup warm-up game against Chile has been played behind closed doors due to ongoing Ebola concerns in the country.

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DR Congo friendly to be played behind closed doors amid Ebola concerns

Democratic Republic of Congo's final World Cup warm-up game against Chile will take place behind closed doors amid concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.

2026-06-07 16:55 UTC