GOLAZONEWSFIFA extends coaching ban for Jonathan Bukabakwa until 2048
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- FIFA has added five years to Jonathan Bukabakwa's existing football ban.
- The extension follows reports that he continued coaching while under suspension.
- The DR Congo FA must now improve its compliance and education standards.
FIFA has extended the football-related ban for Democratic Republic of the Congo coach Jonathan Bukabakwa, known as Messi, until 2048. The coach was originally handed a 20-year suspension by the governing body following a conviction for the sexual abuse of a minor.
The additional five-year penalty was imposed after it was discovered that Bukabakwa continued to train children despite his active suspension. Alongside the extended ban, he has been ordered to pay a further fine of $15,000, equivalent to £11,200.
In response to the incident, FIFA has issued a directive to the DR Congo Football Association, requiring the organization to enhance its compliance measures and educational protocols.