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

Bukabakwa's 20-year ban extended to 2048 after continuing to coach despite suspension; DRC FA and his club fined $50,000 each.

Jonathan Bukabakwa, a coach in the Democratic Republic of the Congo banned by FIFA in 2023 for sexual abuse of a minor, has had his suspension extended by five years to 2048 after continuing to work with young players in violation of the ban. FIFA's ethics committee also imposed an additional $15,000 fine on Bukabakwa and fined the Congolese Football Association and his club Racing Club Baki $50,000 each for failing to enforce the original suspension. The DRC FA has been ordered to implement comprehensive education and compliance programmes to prevent future violations.