DR Congo Squad Announced for Guinea Clash in 2018 World Cup Qualifiers
Florent Ibenge, coach of DR Congo, presented his squad on Monday ahead of the second day of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, in which the Leopards will face Guinea on November 13 in Conakry.
No major surprises were observed in the squad selection. Ibenge has retained most of the team that achieved a 4-0 victory over Libya in the opening round of qualifiers. One notable absence is Elia Meschak of Tout Puissant Mazembe.
In addition to the 26 regular call-ups, the Leopards have also included four players for a change of sporting nationality, namely Riffi Mandanda, Ikoko Jordan, Yeni Ngbakoto, and Gael Kakuta.
DR Congo Squad for Guinea
Goalkeepers & Defenders:
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Kiassumbua Joel (FC Wohlen, Switzerland)
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Kudimbana Nicaise (Royal Antwerp, Belgium)
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Matampi Ley (DCMP)
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Bope Merveille (Mazembe)
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Bompunga Botuli (AS Vita Club)
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Issama Mpeko (Mazembe)
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Lomalisa Mutamba (AS Vita Club)
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Fabrice Nsakala (Alanyaspor, Turkey)
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Nsimba Vital (Bourg-en-Bresse, France)
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Weaver Marcel (Ingolstadt, Germany)
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Gabriel Zakuani (Northampton Town, England)
Midfielders:
12. Kebano Neeskens (Fulham, England)
13. Jacques Maghoma (Birmingham, England)
14. Chancel Mbemba (Newcastle, England)
15. PJ Mpoku (Panathinaikos, Greece)
16. Mulumba Remy (Gaz Ajaccio, France)
17. Mulumbu Youssouf (Newcastle, England)
18. Afobe Benik (Bournemouth, England)
Forwards:
19. Britt Assombalonga (Nottingham Forest, England)
20. Bakambu Cedric (Villarreal, Spain)
21. Bolingi Mpangi (Mazembe)
22. Bolasie Yannick (Everton, England)
23. Botaka Jordan (Charlton, England)
24. Junior Kabananga (Astana, Azerbaijan)
25. Mbokani Dieumerci (Hull City, England)
26. Mubele Ndombe (Al Ahli, Qatar)
Players Called Up for Change of Sporting Nationality:
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Riffi Mandanda (Ajaccio, France)
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Ikoko Jordan (Guingamp, France)
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Yeni Ngbakoto (QPR, England)
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Gael Kakuta (Hebei Fortuna, China)
With this squad, DR Congo aims to maintain momentum after their convincing win against Libya and secure a crucial result away in Conakry. Ibenge has shown faith in his experienced core while also integrating new players to strengthen the team.
