Sports news is always full of twists and surprises. This time, it was the coach of the Congolese football team, Sébastien Desabre, who revealed the list of players selected for the next qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup. Desabre said that the matches against the Mauritania and Sudan will take place on November 14 and 19 respectively.
However, one piece of information came to attract the attention of fans: the absences of Arthur Masuaku and Dylan Batubinsika. Indeed, the Congolese Federation of Association Football announced that the two players will not be able to participate in these matches due to injuries.
Arthur Masuaku, a 29-year-old left back playing for the Turkish club Besiktas, will have to take a forced break. His presence would have been valuable for the Congolese team, but the priority today is to allow him to fully recover so that he can quickly return to the field.
As for Dylan Batubinsika, central defender of Saint-Étienne, he will also be forced to forfeit these two important matches. His injury is a disappointment for him but also for the national team, which was counting on his defensive qualities.
These absences add a new challenge for Sébastien Desabre and his staff, who will have to find the best alternatives to compensate for these absences and keep the team in a dynamic of success.
Despite these constraints, the Congolese team can count on talented players present in the list revealed by the coach. Supporters can therefore have confidence in their national team and continue to support the Leopards in their quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
The upcoming matches will therefore be an important test for the Congolese team, which will have to show solidarity and determination to obtain positive results. Let’s hope that the injuries to Arthur Masuaku and Dylan Batubinsika will only be a temporary obstacle and that these two players will be able to quickly return to the field and contribute to the success of the Congolese team.
Football is a sport where anything can happen, and that’s precisely what makes it so exciting. Unexpected events are part of the game, and each team must be able to adapt to the different obstacles that present themselves. Let’s hope that the Congolese team will be able to meet this challenge and continue to offer us great performances on the international scene.
In conclusion, the injuries to Arthur Masuaku and Dylan Batubinsika are a hard blow for the Congolese team, but they should not undermine our support and confidence in the Leopards. Football is a team sport, and it is together that we can achieve our goals. So, let’s continue to support our national team and vibrate to the rhythm of football.