The 24 Leopards who will represent the Democratic Republic of Congo at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast were recently revealed by coach Sébastien Desabre. This news caused a sensation on social networks and sparked many reactions. The national team preparation now focuses on the preparation of these selected players.
To prepare as best as possible, the DRC will play two friendly matches. According to our information, the first friendly match will take place on January 6 against Angola, followed by a meeting against Burkina Faso on January 10. These two preparation matches will take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, as confirmed by an internal Fecofa source.
Chancel Mbemba’s teammates will then enter the tournament against Zambia on January 17, followed by a match against Morocco on January 21. The last match of Group F will be played against Tanzania on January 24.
This announcement created a lot of anticipation and excitement among fans. Congolese fans hope to see their team shine during this major competition. The Leopards will have to prepare intensely to face the challenges that await them on the pitch.
In conclusion, the list of 24 players selected to represent the DRC during CAN 2023 is now known. The Leopards are actively preparing with two friendly matches before the start of the competition. Expectations are high and fans are eager to see their team perform on the African stage.