{"id":803057,"date":"2025-10-05T13:46:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T13:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/non-classe\/yoane-wissas-return-delayed-shocking-blow-for-drc-rm-1759671960830"},"modified":"2025-10-05T13:46:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T13:46:02","slug":"yoane-wissas-return-delayed-shocking-blow-for-drc-rm-1759671960830","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/non-classe\/yoane-wissas-return-delayed-shocking-blow-for-drc-rm-1759671960830","title":{"rendered":"Yoane Wissa\u2019s Return Delayed, Shocking Blow for DRC Ahead of AFCON 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a significant setback for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) national football team, star forward Yoane Wissa<\/strong> will not be making his highly anticipated return to the pitch until November 2025. This revelation comes as a major disappointment for fans and supporters alike, particularly with the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)<\/a> just three months away.<\/p>\n

Injury Update: A Long Wait Ahead<\/h2>\n

The news was confirmed by renowned journalist Keith Downie<\/strong>, who is closely associated with Newcastle United<\/strong>, Wissa’s new club. Initially expected to miss around 45 weeks due to a knee injury, the timeline for his recovery has now been pushed back by an additional eight weeks. This means that Wissa is set to miss crucial matches in both club and international competitions.<\/p>\n

Wissa\u2019s absence will be deeply felt, as he is not only a key player for Newcastle but also one of the most talented forwards in African football today. His injury means he will miss at least five upcoming fixtures across all competitions, including league matches and potential Champions League encounters. The earliest he could return to action would be in a match against West Ham on November 2, 2025.<\/p>\n

The Impact on DRC’s AFCON Aspirations<\/h2>\n

This delay poses a significant challenge for the DRC as they prepare for the AFCON tournament. With Wissa sidelined, coach Herv\u00e9 Renard<\/strong> will need to reassess his strategies and potentially look for alternative formations that can compensate for the loss of such a vital player. The DRC has high hopes of advancing deep into the tournament, and missing their star forward could derail those ambitions.<\/p>\n

The national team had initially relied on Wissa’s speed and technical ability to lead their attack. His dynamic playing style is not easily replicated, leaving Renard with limited options just before one of Africa’s premier football events.<\/p>\n

A Broader Perspective: African Football Development<\/h2>\n

This situation raises questions about injury management and player fitness in African football. As more players transition into major European leagues, it becomes increasingly important for clubs to provide adequate medical support and rehabilitation programs tailored to their needs. The case of Wissa highlights the need for improved infrastructure within African football to ensure that players can recover quickly and effectively.<\/p>\n

Moreover, this incident serves as a wake-up call for aspiring young talents across Africa. It underscores the importance of maintaining peak physical condition and having contingency plans in place if injuries occur. Talent development should not only focus on technical skills but also encompass physical resilience.<\/p>\n

The Road Ahead<\/h2>\n

As Yoane Wissa continues his recovery journey, all eyes will be on him and his progress leading up to November 2025. In the meantime, fans will be eagerly awaiting updates from both club and national team camps regarding his rehabilitation process.<\/p>\n

The DRC national team has a rich history in African football and remains hopeful that they can rally together despite this setback. With strong leadership and strategic adjustments, there is still potential for success at AFCON 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In a significant setback for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) national football team, star forward Yoane Wissa will not be making his highly anticipated return to the pitch until November 2025. This revelation comes as a major disappointment for fans and supporters alike, particularly with the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) just three months […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":803056,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-803057","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-non-classe"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/image-72.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pfmZoa-3mUx","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/803057","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=803057"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/803057\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/803056"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=803057"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=803057"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=803057"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}