Ebola fears cancel DR Congo football team's training match in Spain

The Spanish city of La Línea de la Concepción cancelled a training match scheduled for 9 June between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chile national football teams. The decision stems from concerns about Ebola virus spread. The DR Congo team is preparing for the World Cup.

The Spanish city of La Línea de la Concepción cancelled a training match scheduled for 9 June between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chile national football teams, citing fears of the Ebola virus. This is yet another setback for the DR Congo squad preparing for the World Cup.

Spanish authorities decided to cancel the match as a precautionary measure, as the Democratic Republic of the Congo has recently registered cases of Ebola virus. The training match was to take place in La Línea de la Concepción, but local officials deemed the risk unacceptable.

The DR Congo national football team has repeatedly encountered obstacles in its World Cup preparations. Ebola-related concerns have significantly complicated the team's preparation, as numerous scheduled matches have been cancelled or rescheduled.