Glody Makabi Lilepo — the Kaizer Chiefs forward — has spoken out after being snubbed by his country, the DR Congo, in their recent push for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite being left on the sidelines, Lilepo made it clear: he’s still very proud of his Congolese roots.
Lilepo joins a growing list of criticism around his relationship with the national team. According to reports, his absence goes back to a controversial call-up when he allegedly refused to travel with the squad after learning he’d been dropped for a match. That incident apparently damaged his standing with the DR Congo setup, and even now, voices in his homeland are calling on him to apologize.
Some former players think he was wrong to act the way he did, saying it made him look like a “spoiled brat” rather than a team-player. Their argument: if Lilepo wants to salvage his international career, he needs to humble himself and make peace with the national team.
But despite all that, Lilepo isn’t backing down on how he feels about his country. He’s reiterated that being Congolese means a lot to him — even if things haven’t gone smoothly with his national team.
His club life at Kaizer Chiefs shows he’s committed to moving forward. The club officially signed him from Valenciennes FC in France. Since joining Chiefs, he’s had decent moments, showing his attacking flair, which is exactly why fans expected he might also shine for DR Congo again. But that fractured relationship remains a cloud over his international hopes.
Lilepo’s situation feels complicated. On one hand, he’s a talented winger whose club career is on an upward trajectory. On the other, he’s stuck in a standoff with his country’s national team — seemingly caught between pride and personal pride.
To put it bluntly: Lilepo’s talent is undeniable, but his attitude and past decisions might be keeping him from contributing to the Leopards (DR Congo’s national team) at a time when they are on an exciting World Cup qualification run. If he wants that national team to welcome him back fully, he may need more than good performances — he may need humility, reconciliation, and a public olive branch.
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