The preparation of the selection of Leopards A’ for the 2024 African Nations Championship arouses great interest and particular expectation among football supporters in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement of the pre-selection of 35 players by Otis Ngoma, the coach, has reignited the passion of football fans in the country.
This list of players is the result of meticulous work and personalized monitoring on the part of the technical staff. Among the pre-summoned, we find talented players such as Ngita Kamanga, the second top scorer of the season in Ligue 1 with 16 goals, and Jepthé Kitambala, the third top scorer with 15 goals. These remarkable individual performances reflect a prolific season for these two attackers who knew how to showcase themselves on the pitch.
But selection is not based solely on goal statistics. Otis Ngoma also called on players who have stood out for their consistency and their contribution within their respective clubs. Players like Fiston Buabua, Ibrahim Matobo, Oscar Kabwit, Elie Mpanzu, and Lys Nyembo were all recognized for their excellent work throughout the season. Their presence in the list demonstrates the coach’s desire to form a balanced and competitive team for CHAN.
The presence of certain lesser known but progressing players like Beya Joël, Glody Likonza and Jackson Lununga adds an interesting dimension to this selection. Their return to the Leopards A’ group is a positive sign of renewal and strengthening of the team.
Preparation for the selection will begin with a friendship tournament in Mali, where the Leopards A’ will have the opportunity to measure themselves against other teams. This tournament will be an opportunity for the technical staff to observe the players in a competitive situation and to refine the game strategy in preparation for CHAN 2024.
In conclusion, the preparation of the Leopards A’ selection for the 2024 African Nations Championship looks promising. With a roster of talented and motivated players, under the leadership of Otis Ngoma, Congolese fans can have high hopes for a great performance during this continental competition.