DR CONGO’s friendly match against Chile has been CANCELLED after concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the nation.
The African country has been battling an outbreak of the deadly virus.
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DR Congo’s friendly against Chile has been cancelled Credit: Reuters
The team’s preparation for the World Cup has descended into chaos with a training camp already being cancelled.
Congo were due to play Chile in Spain next week in the city of La Linea de la Concepcion on June 9.
However, Mayor Juan Franco has signed a decree to cancel the fixture and stop it from going ahead.
The decision has been described as a “precautionary measure” and was made after recommendations from health specialists in the Andalusian region.
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Franco said: “A report by the head of the mayoralty’s health service of La Linea advised categorically against hosting the match given the health risks which might arise.”
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