DR Congo Suffer Major Blow: Star Forward Theo Bongonda Out vs Senegal

The Democratic Republic of Congo will face Senegal without their key attacker Theo Bongonda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with the clash set for September 8.

Leopards Lose Star Weapon

Bongonda, a standout performer for Spartak Moscow, has been ruled out for three months due to an Achilles tendon injury, making him unavailable for this crucial Group B showdown. DR Congo currently lead the group but must beat the Lions of Teranga to maintain their edge in the race for a World Cup spot.

Key Stats

Since switching allegiance from Belgium to DR Congo in 2022, Bongonda has scored 5 goals and registered 1 assist in 28 appearances for the Leopards.

This injury is a huge blow to coach Sébastien Desabre, who now has to reconsider his attacking options before a game that could decide the country's chances of winning the World Cup.