World Cup 2026 – African play-offs: These “ex-Belgians” who strengthen the DR Congo squad

These “ex-Belgians” who strengthen the DR Congo squad

The 25-man DR Congo squad aiming to propel the Leopards into the continental play-offs for has now been revealed.

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Head coach Sébastien Desabre has opted to inject contemporary blood forward of their African play-off semi-final in opposition to Cameroon, scheduled for November 13 at 19:00 GMT on the El Barid Stadium in Rabat.

The French tactician has known as up Mario Stroeykens, a former Belgian youth worldwide who at the moment performs as a ahead for Anderlecht.

Two different former Belgian prospects additionally make the record: Customary Liège goalkeeper Matthieu Epolo and Celtic Glasgow winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha.

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Notable absentees embrace Yoane Wissa, Dimitry Bertaud, Grady Diangana, Dylan Batubinsika, and Afimuco Pilulu.

The Leopards squad:

Goalkeepers: Timothy Fayulu, Lionel Mpasi-Nzau, Matthieu Epolo

Defenders: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Gédéon Kalulu, Arthur Masuaku, Joris Kayembe, Steve Nkanu Kapuadi, Rocky Bushiri, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba.

Midfielders: Noah Sadiki, Edo Kayembe, Samuel Moutoussamy, Charles Pickel, Ngal’ayel Mukau, Mario Stroeykens, Théo Bongonda, Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Nathanaël Mbuku

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Forwards: Brian Cipenga, Meschack Elia, Fiston Mayele, Samuel Essende, Cédric Bakambu.

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