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Bakambu reveals drive behind helping Congolese people during coronavirus crisis

Cedric Bakambu has revealed the inspiration behind the creation of his foundation which is focuses on helping people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The forward, through the Cedric Bakambu Foundation, has provided food, medical equipment and water tanks to several households in the country’s capital, Kinshasa to help cushion the hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Although he was born and raised in France, Bakambu switched his international allegiance to the African country in 2015 after playing for the French youth teams.

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Due to flight restrictions to China, the DR Congo international who plays for Chinese Super League outfit Beijing Guoan, has been stuck in France since December where he has been supervising the work of his foundation in Africa.