Congo Announces 26-Man Squad for Final AFCON 2015 Qualifiers
As the race to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations nears its conclusion, Congo head coach Claude Leroy has named a 26-man squad for the decisive final two group matches against Nigeria and Sudan. The team will convene for a training camp starting November 10 in Pointe-à-Pitre.
Notable Absentees & Additions
Brice Samba (Marseille) has been dropped from the squad.
Christopher Maboulou (Bastia) has not given his consent to join.
Dominique Malonga (Hibernian, Scotland) is a new addition, having come through the AS Monaco academy.
Congo Squad – AFCON 2015 Qualifiers
Goalkeepers:
Chansel Massa Mohikola (AC Léopards, Dolisie)
Christoffer Henri Mafoumbi (Le Pontet, CFA France)
Pavhel Ndzila (Étoile du Congo)
Defenders:
Boris Tilton Moubhio Ngounga (AC Léopards, Dolisie)
Davy Dimitri Magnokélé Bissiki (AC Léopards, Dolisie)
Baudry Marvin Tony (SC Amiens, France)
Francis Nganga (Charleroi, Belgium)
Igor Nganga (FC Aarau, Switzerland)
Sagesse Babélé (AC Léopards, Dolisie)
Arnold Davy Bouka Moutou (Angers, France)
Bernard Itoua Onanga (Platanias, Greece)
Grace Miguel Mamic Itoua (FC Kondzo)
Midfielders:
Hardy Alain Samarange Binguila (Black Devils)
Delvin Chancel Ndinga (Olympiakos, Greece)
Prince Alban Oniangué (Reims, France)
Césair Dorlich Sidney Gandzé (AC Léopards, Dolisie)
Forwards:
Doré Ferebory (CFR Cluj, Romania)
Thievy Bifouma Koulossa (UD Almería, Spain)
Sylvère Ganvoula Mboussy (Raja Casablanca, Morocco)
Kader Georges Bidimbou (AC Léopards, Dolisie)
Dominique Malonga (Hibernian, Scotland)
Ladislas Petre Mayair Douniama (EA Guingamp, France)
Franci Litsingi (FK Teplice, Czech Republic)
Kévin Brandon Xavier Koubemba (Lille, CFA France)
Delarge Dzon (Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic)
Congo currently sits in a competitive group and will need positive results in these final rounds to secure their place in the tournament proper. Coach Claude Leroy will rely on a mix of domestic league talents and experienced European-based players to meet the challenge.
