Heartbreaking as DR Congo Winger Dies at 29 During Injury Recovery

• Democratic Republic of Congo winger Jody Lukoki has died at age 29 as he was making progress from injury
• The former Holland youth international was confirmed dead on Monday, May 9, 2022, with the cause of his death yet to be stated
• Jodi Lukoki won several titles with Ajax and was also four-time champion of the Bulgarian league with Ludogorets

Democratic Republic of Congo winger Jody Lukoki has been confirmed dead at age 29, according to The Sun.

The 29-year-old, who was making progress from a cruciate ligament injury, died on Monday, May 9, 2022.

The Sun reports that the ex-Ajax winger's cause of death is yet to be stated following his shocking demise.

The Congolese star started his career in the youth ranks of Ajax, where he graduated to the senior side and won three Eredivisie titles.

He later moved to Bulgarian to play for Ludogorets, winning four league titles before making a return to the Netherlands.

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Lukoki was with FC Twente until February, when his contract with the club was terminated.

The controversial player served 80 hours of community service and a suspended three-year probationary period for the charges for assaulting his girlfriend.

He also spent time in Turkey, where he played for Yeni Malatyaspor.

Ghanaian club Tamale City FC attacked by opponents after league game

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Division One club Tamale City FC were involved in a terrible incident after their game against Baffour Soccer Academy ended with players and officials of the club being attacked.

Fans of Baffuor Soccer Academy descended heavily on their visitors, pelting stones at their team bus and injuring several players and officials of Tamale City.

In a video posted on Twitter, sighted by Sports Brief, some players and staff of Tamale City are seen with various injuries to their bodies.

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Kenya omitted from CHAN qualifiers

The Kenya men’s national football team Harambee Stars has been omitted from the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) draw. This is not entirely surprising given that Kenya is still suspended by the world governing body for football, FIFA.

The FIFA General Assembly recently ratified Kenya’s suspension due to government interference. Cabinet Secretary for Sports Ambassador Amina Mohamed disbanded the Football Kenya Federation headed by Nick Mwendwa.

She then instituted a Caretaker committee that has been running football matters in the country.