Sébastien Desabre, the coach of the Democratic Republic of Congo national team, recently unveiled the list of players selected for the upcoming matches against Mauritania and Sudan, as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. list which has undergone some modifications following injuries.
In a press release from the Congolese Football Association Federation, it was announced that two players will not be able to participate in these matches. They are Arthur Masuaku, the left back playing for the Turkish club Besiktas, and Dylan Batubinsika, central defender of Saint-Étienne. Their absence is therefore due to injuries, thus compromising their participation in the qualifiers.
These absences are obviously disappointing for the Congolese national team, which had undoubtedly counted on these players to strengthen its squad. However, it must be emphasized that football is a sport where injuries are part of the game and it is important to be able to adapt accordingly.
Now, coach Desabre will have to face this challenge by finding solid alternatives to fill these absences. He will be responsible for choosing the most suitable replacements, capable of maintaining the team’s performance level and contributing to the qualification objectives for the 2026 World Cup.
These qualifying matches will be of great importance for the Democratic Republic of Congo, which hopes to qualify for the final phase of the World Cup. It is a prestigious competition that brings together the best national teams from around the world and represents a unique opportunity to shine on the international stage.
Congolese supporters are impatiently awaiting these matches and hope that despite the absences, the national team will be able to rise to the occasion and obtain good results. The path to qualification will certainly not be easy, but with adequate preparation and unwavering motivation, anything is possible.
Beyond injuries and absences, it is important to emphasize that football is a team sport, where each player has an important role to play. Matches are not won just by one or two players, but rather by the complementarity and solidarity of the entire team.
The selected players will therefore have the heavy responsibility of defending the colors of their country and giving everything on the pitch to obtain the desired results. They must demonstrate determination, courage and fair play, and represent the Democratic Republic of Congo with dignity.
In conclusion, despite the absence of key players, the Congolese national team will have to prepare as best as possible for the next qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup. The challenges will be numerous, but with the solidarity and determination of the entire team, qualification remains possible. Congolese fans will be there to support them and hope to see their team shine on the international stage.