Good news for the Leopards of DR Congo!
He could play against Qarabag in the Champions League
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Yoane Wissa has resumed training with Newcastle on the approach of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-off Tournament.
Injured since 10 February, the Congolese international has not played for his club. But the striker has recovered from his injury and could return to competition as early as Tuesday 24 February, according to his coach, Eddie Howe. Wissa could be in the line-up against Qarabag at St James' Park in the Champions League play-off second leg.
His return will be a boost for the Democratic Republic of Congo national team. Yoane Wissa, who missed the Africa Cup of Nations due to injury, could be available for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-off Tournament, which the Leopards of DR Congo will contest on 31 March.
Sansima Soumari
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Translated by the editors