Sports
Coach banned until 2048 for training children in DR Congo while suspended for sexual abuse
FIFA extended Jonathan Bukabakwa’s ban to 2048 after the Guardian reported that he continued coaching children while suspended for sexual abuse. FIFA also fined Bukabakwa, the Congolese federation and Racing Club Baki, and ordered compliance reforms. The case highlights continuing safeguarding and enforcement failures in Congolese football. Bukabakwa denies the allegations and said he was not informed of the ban.
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Context & caveats
- The underlying criminal and abuse allegations remain disputed by Bukabakwa.
Why this made the edition
Confirmed FIFA disciplinary action and a serious safeguarding failure involving youth football make this a consequential soccer governance story.
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