Russian Football Fans Appeal To Club To Sign DR Congo Youngster

Jo Kanda

Members of a Russian online football community have staged a social media campaign to encourage a Premier League team to sign a player from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Jo Kanda, who is studying economics in the Russian town of Novomoskovsk, rose to prominence after a strong performance for his local team Vityaz during a recent tournament, in which he scored seven goals.

Afterwards he expressed interest in playing for Russian side Arsenal Tula FC, prompting a wave of support on Russian social media platform VKontakte.

And the plan might have worked. Kanda has since said that he is in contact with the club.





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