Coach Florent Ibenge has responded to rumours speculating about his departure from Democratic Republic of the Congo outfit AS Vita.
Ibenge recently resigned as head coach of the DRC national team, and he was reported to be on his way to South Africa where a move to Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Kaizer Chiefs has been bandied about.
Amakhosi are currently under the stewardship of German-born Ernst Middendorp, but after failing to secure a top-eight finish last season, his future has been up in the air.
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However, Ibenge, who is also the current coach of Vita Club, has denied these rumours and stated his extended absence during Vita’s pre-season was him merely taking a well-deserved break from football.