Sebastien Desabre

Sebastien Desabre is the head coach of the Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team, also known as the Leopards. His team is currently preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Recent news highlights the significant challenges Desabre and his squad are facing due to an Ebola outbreak in the DRC. This outbreak has led to the cancellation of their planned World Cup preparation training camp in the capital, Kinshasa, as well as a public send-off event for fans. Furthermore, the team is required to undergo isolation upon arrival in the United States for their upcoming World Cup qualifier match against Portugal on June 17th. These measures are in place to prevent the potential spread of the virus. Desabre's current relevance is tied to his leadership of the DR Congo team amidst these unprecedented health and logistical hurdles as they aim to compete in the World Cup.