The Guardian · 24d ago

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

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Jonathan Bukabakwa gets extra five-year ban from Fifa DR Congo’s FA must improve education and compliance 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.

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