The Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are preparing for the international break in October. The coach and manager, Sébastien Desabre, will make public the list of players selected for the international friendly matches which will take place on October 13 against the All Whites of New Zealand and on October 17 against the Palancas Negras of Angola.
The choice of these adversaries is not trivial. Sébastien Desabre wants to face renowned teams in order to prepare for the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and the totalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations CAN 2023. These friendly matches will be an opportunity for the Leopards to refine their game and sharpen their weapons for future competitions.
It is important to remember that in their last friendly match, the Leopards were defeated by Bafana-Bafana of South Africa, just 48 hours after qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations. This defeat served as a lesson and underlined the importance of preparing for international matches with rigor and determination.
The challenge for Sébastien Desabre and his team will be to find the right balance between preparing for the qualifiers and seeking positive results in the friendly matches. The DRC is keen to qualify for the next World Cup and do well during CAN 2023 in Ivory Coast.
In conclusion, the announcement of the list of players selected for the international friendly matches raises the expectations of DRC supporters. They hope to see a strong and motivated team, ready to take on any challenges that come their way. Under the leadership of Sébastien Desabre, the Leopards will continue to work hard to achieve their goals and bring honor to their country on the international stage.