Sports News of Saturday, 4 April 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comLille OSC have reportedly filed a complaint with FIFA after defender Chancel Mbemba was prevented from returning to the club following the international break. The Congolese centre-back remains in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after being asked to stay in the capital, Kinshasa, for a presidential ceremony celebrating the country’s historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. DR Congo sealed their place at the global tournament after edging Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in the intercontinental play-offs, ending a wait of more than 50 years to return to the World Cup. The achievement sparked nationwide celebrations, with the president declaring a public holiday the following day. The absence of Mbemba could be a significant blow for Lille ahead of the heated northern derby, one of the biggest fixtures on their domestic calendar.

Source: GhanaWeb April 04, 2026 21:41 UTC