Death in Kinshasa of the national secretary of the women’s football league (Fecofa)

Kinshasa, November 16^th, 2025 (CPA).-The Normalisation Committee (Conor) of the Congolese Football Association (Fecofa) has announced on Sunday the death of the secretary of the National Women’s Football League (Linaff), CPA has learned from a statement released by the sports body. ‘It is with deep emotion and immense sadness that the Normalisation Committee of the Congolese Football Association, Conor/Fecofa, announces the death of Dr Chantal Nzey Kitenge, National Secretary of the National Women’s Football League (LINAFF), which occurred today at 4:00 a.m.,’ it is read. According to the source, which did not indicate the circumstances of her death, the passing of Ms Chantal Nzey is an inestimable loss for Congolese women’s football. « We salute her dedication, professionalism and the exemplary dignity with which she has always performed her duties. Her unwavering commitment to the development of women’s football will remain engraved in the memory of the League and the entire Federation. She leaves behind the image of a determined, passionate woman who was deeply committed to the advancement of our sport, » has added the Conor statement. Fecofa has expressed its deepest condolences to her family, to loved ones and all those who have had the privilege of working with her, adding that details of the funeral and tributes to be paid to her will be announced at a later date. ACP/