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Soccer-Le Roy hints at DR Congo departure after cup exit

Thomson ReutersJanuary 29, 2013 05:30

By Mark Gleeson DURBAN, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Claude Le Roy hinted that he may step down as Democratic Republic of Congo coach after the experienced Frenchman's proud African Nations Cup record came to an end on Monday. The 64-year-old, taking charge of a record 31st match at his seventh tournament, was unable to guide his side to the quarter-finals as he failed to add to his run of top-two finishes in the group stages of his previous six finals.

Soccer-Congo players end strike, back in training, says Le Roy

Thomson ReutersJanuary 19, 2013 08:15

JOHANNESBURG, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo players have returned to training ahead of the African Nations Cup after a two-day strike following a row with the country's football federation over bonus payments. The players refused to train on Thursday and Friday in an attempt to get the promised money pushed through before they begin their campaign in South Africa on Sunday. Manager Claude Le Roy said he had spoken with the head of the Congo federation and the players were satisfied with the latest guarantees.