Claude Le Roy, a 78-year-old veteran football manager, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Republic of Congo’s national team. The Congolese Football Federation announced the appointment on Monday, tasking Le Roy with qualifying the team for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Congo failed to secure a spot in the recent World Cup qualifying rounds. Le Roy brings a wealth of experience to the role, having managed numerous national teams across Africa and beyond throughout his long career. Details of the contract were not disclosed. The appointment signals a clear ambition from the Congolese federation to improve their national team’s performance on the continental stage. This marks a new chapter for Congolese football under the guidance of the experienced French coach.