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Coach banned until 2048 for training DR Congo kids while suspended for sexual abuse
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Coach banned until 2048 for training DR Congo kids while suspended for sexual abuse

The Guardian Football 20 minutes 1 mins read
  • Jonathan Bukabakwa gets extra five-year ban from Fifa

  • DRC’s FA ordered to improve education and compliance

A coach in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who was banned from football for 20 years by Fifa for sexual abuse of a minor has had his ban extended by five years to 2048 by the world governing body.

Jonathan Bukabakwa, known as Messi, has also been ordered to pay an additional fine of $15,000 (£11,200) after the Guardian revealed he had continued to work with young players despite his suspension.

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