The Congolese football team is preparing for a crucial confrontation against Sudan in the framework of the qualifiers for the African Cup of Nations 2023. The coach-manager of the DRC Leopards, Sébastien Desabre, has revealed the list of twenty-four players who will defend the colors of their country during this meeting scheduled for Saturday, September 9 at the Martyrs stadium in Kinshasa.
In this list, we find the regulars of the national team, with some adjustments due to the suspensions and the recent performances of the players. Aaron Tshibola, suspended for two yellow cards, is replaced by Charles Monginda Pickel, while Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu returns after missing the last game against Mauritania. Good news for the Congolese selection is the return of Cedric Bakambu, after his suspension in the previous match.
The DRC currently occupy first place in Group I with 9 points, ahead of Gabon, Mauritania and Sudan. A draw would be enough for the Congolese team to qualify for the next African Cup of Nations.
This list of players shows the coach’s confidence in the backbone of the team and underlines the consistency put in place since taking office. The Leopards of the DRC will therefore be well prepared to face the Crocodiles of the Nile and try to obtain the victory which would send them to CAN 2023 in Côte d’Ivoire.
The presence of experienced players such as Chancel Mbemba, Gaël Kakuta and Cédric Bakambu will be a major asset for the Congolese team, which will have to show determination and solidity to obtain the necessary results. The Congolese supporters will undoubtedly be behind their team for this crucial meeting.
It only remains to hope that the Leopards of the DRC will achieve a high level performance and win against the Crocodiles of the Nile. Qualification for the African Cup of Nations would be a source of pride for Congolese football and an important step in the journey of this promising team.
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