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February 3, 2026CAFCL: Lupopo defender Mokonzi breaks both legs, undergoes surgery
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CAFCL: Lupopo defender Mokonzi breaks both legs, undergoes surgery
Details have emerged on the severity of the injury of FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo defender Jonathan Mokonzi during Sunday’s CAF Champions League (CAFCL) match against MC Alger in Algeria.
The Congolese side has released a statement confirming that the player broke his legs during the group-stage CAFCL game. A player for the Algerian outfit tackled the Lupopo opponent harshly resulting in the injury at the Stade Ali-la-Pointe in Algiers.
“Following a severe shock following an anti-game gesture during the encounter against MC Alger, extensive radiological examinations carried out in emergency revealed a closed fracture of both bones in the right leg (tibia and peronea),” reads part of the statement.
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Lupopo have since said Mokonzi has remained behind in Algiers to undergo an operation which effectively rules him out of the Champions League next assignment against Sundowns this weekend.
“In order to guarantee an optimal recovery, a scheduled surgical intervention is scheduled in a specialized hospital unit in Algiers. The club has mobilized the best local experts to accompany our player in this event,” adds the statement.
“FC Saint Eloi Lupopo wants to reassure the player’s family and his fans: Jonathan is being taken care of by a high-level medical staff and his morale remains excellent. The club will do everything to ensure his full recovery and upcoming return to the field.”
How MC Alger overcame Lupopo
MCA delivered an inspired second half performance for their first victory in Group C play. Goals from Marwane Khelif and Zakaria Naidji moved the hosts to within a point of second place Mamelodi Sundowns.
MC Alger occupy third place with four points from four games, and will host group leaders Al Hilal Omdurman.
Lupopo remain in contention in a tight group and will need to refocus for their next clash, a duel at home with Sundowns at the Stade TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi.