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

Jonathan Bukabakwa gets extra five-year ban from FifaDRC’s FA ordered to improve education and complianceA 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. Continue reading…

A coach in the DR Congo who was banned from football for 20 years by Fifa for for sexual abuse of a minor has had his ban extended by five years 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.

The Congolese Association Football Federation (Fecofa) and Racing Club Baki, where Bukabakwa was coaching, have been fined $50,000 each by Fifa’s ethics committee for failing to comply with its decision to ban him for 20 years in 2023. In the Guardian app, tap the Profile settings button at the top right, then select Notifications. Turn on sport notifications. If you already have the Guardian app, make sure you’re on the most recent