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New DR Congo Coach Douet Aims to Revive Leopards

Published August 26, 2026 · Updated August 26, 2026 · RFI

Gaëtan Douet has been appointed as the new head coach of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's national basketball team, aiming to rebuild momentum ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers.

Gaëtan Douet has been appointed as the new head coach of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's national basketball team. The French coach, who previously worked alongside Thomas Drouot, accepted the challenge to lead the struggling Leopards. newsbetting.bond

Facing a tough schedule against Angola, the reigning African champions, and Mali, Douet expressed his goal to restart the team's dynamism and rebuild the squad for the upcoming 2027 World Cup qualifiers.

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