Headline: “DRC Leopards reveal their roster to face Sudan: Who will miss out and why?”
Introduction :
The coach of the Democratic Republic of Congo national football team, Sébastien Desabre, has announced the list of 27 players who will face Sudan in the last match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. However, some familiar players will not be on this list. In this article, we’ll take a look at the reasons for their absence and the impact it could have on the team.
Analysis of absences:
Joël Kiassumbwa, the goalkeeper, will not be present due to an injury. Moreover, he currently doesn’t play for any club which could also explain his absence in the squad. However, Desabre did not close the door on the player’s possible return in the future.
Dieumerci Mukoko Amale, the right-back defender, is also absent from the list. Although he has been an indisputable starter lately, he has failed to find a club since leaving Morocco’s Difaa El Jadida. This situation probably played against him during the selection of players.
Aaron Tshibola, midfielder and scorer in the last game against Gabon, will not be able to participate in the match against Sudan due to suspensions. He picked up yellow cards in the last two games, which resulted in an automatic suspension.
Consequences for the team:
These absences could have an impact on the DRC national team in the crucial game against Sudan. The goalkeeper is a key position and the absence of Joël Kiassumbwa could leave a void in the Congolese defense. Moreover, the presence of Dieumerci Mukoko Amale as a right-back defender has been invaluable in the past, and his absence could affect the balance of the team.
However, it is important to point out that the coach, Sébastien Desabre, has selected 27 players capable of facing the challenge of Sudan. He probably feels that the chosen players have the skills and qualities necessary to secure a victory.
Conclusion :
The roster for the game against Sudan shows some notable absences, but that shouldn’t necessarily be seen as a weakness for the DRC squad. The team still has a strong group of talented players ready for the challenge. The game against Sudan will be an important test for the Leopards, and we wish the team a successful performance in this final leg of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers