{"id":64654,"date":"2025-11-27T16:18:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T16:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/fiston-mayele-aims-for-world-cup"},"modified":"2025-11-27T17:29:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T17:29:04","slug":"fiston-mayele-aims-for-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/fiston-mayele-aims-for-world-cup","title":{"rendered":"Fiston Mayele Aims for World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span><b>Fiston Mayele stands at the peak of his career after a remarkable year with Pyramids FC and the DR Congo national team. The striker lifted the CAF Interclub Player of the Year award and helped the Leopards reach the intercontinental playoffs by defeating Cameroon and Nigeria in an emotional week he describes as \u201cunforgettable.\u201d <\/b><\/p>\n<p>He reflects on his rise from the Congolese second division to the summit of African football and says,<b> \u201cI dreamed of being at the top of Africa; today, it\u2019s a reality.\u201d<\/b> Mayele also highlights his partnership with Mohamed Chibi, explaining, <b>\u201cHe gives me half of my assists; he is like a brother.\u201d <\/b>Focused and driven, he now targets another strong CAF Champions League run and hopes to finish as top scorer again.<\/p>\n<p>The Congolese star also looks ahead with ambition for both club and country. He admits he wants a new challenge outside Africa but insists he stays fully committed to Pyramids FC and the upcoming AFCON in Morocco. Speaking about Congo\u2019s growing confidence, he says, <b>\u201cWe want to make history by qualifying for the World Cup.\u201d <\/b>He praises the harmony inside the squad, crediting leaders like Ce\u0301dric Bakambu and encouraging the new generation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. Fiston Mayele stands at the peak of his career after a remarkable year with Pyramids FC and the DR Congo national team. 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