title: Jean Kasusula
text: # Jean Kasusula
  
  Jean Kiritsho Kasusula (born 5 August 1982) is a Congolese politician and former professional footballer who played as a left-back.
  
  In May 2015, it was announced that Kasusula and ex-teammate Robert Kidiaba would stand for the National Party for Democracy and Development at forthcoming elections.
  
  ## Club career
  
  Kasusula amassed 250 appearances for TP Mazembe from 2004 to 2020 and helped them win three CAF Champions Leagues. He scored at the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup.
  
  ## International career
  
  Kasusula played for the DR Congo national team from 2011 to 2015, appearing 41 times without scoring. He played at the 2013 and 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, the latter of which DR Congo finished third.
  
  ## Honours
  
  DR Congo
  
  * Africa Cup of Nations: third place 2015
  