Sébastien Desabre unveils the DR Congo squad for the upcoming international break

The Democratic Republic of the Congo will face Equatorial Guinea and Zimbabwe in the first two matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The Leopards will kick off their qualifying campaign at home against Equatorial Guinea. The match is scheduled for Thursday 24 September 2026 at the Stade des Martyrs.

Sébastien Desabre’s side will then travel to Zimbabwe for the second matchday of the qualifiers. The fixture is scheduled for Monday 28 September 2026 at Harare Stadium.

The DR Congo will also play two friendly matches in October. These will be a two-legged tie against Uganda on 2 and 6 October.

Goalkeepers

• M. Epolo
• D. Bertaud
• N. Ndibu

Defenders

• A. Wan Bissaka
• G. Kalulu
• K. Pedro
• J. Kayembe
• S. Kapuadi
• A. Masuaku
• J. Makengo
• C. Mbemba
• A. Tuanzebe
• W. Kambwala
• D. Batubinsika

Midfielders

• N. Sadiki
• S. Moutoussamy
• E. Kayembe
• N. Mukau
• N. Mbamba
• E. Banzuzi
• N. Mbuku
• B. Cipenga
• M. Elia
• T. Bongonda
• S. Idumbo

Forwards

• A. Pululu
• Y. Wissa
• S. Banza
• F. Mayele