Congo Narrows Down Squad to 26 Ahead of 2015 Africa Cup of Nations
With the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) rapidly approaching, Congo’s national team, the Red Devils, continues its preparation. Coach Claude Leroy has trimmed his initial 38-man pre-selection down to a 26-player shortlist, signaling a clearer picture of the squad heading to Equatorial Guinea.
Notably, Christopher Maboulou, the Sporting Club Bastia forward who has never represented Congo before, is included and could make his international debut during the tournament.
Congo has chosen Senegal as its training base as final preparations intensify. As per CAF regulations, all teams must finalize and submit their 23-man squads by January 7.
🔒 Final 26-Man Shortlist:
Goalkeepers:
Chansel Massa (AC Léopards de Dolisie)
Christoffer Mafoumbi (Le Pontet, France)
Pavhel Ndzila (Étoile du Congo)
Defenders:
Boris Moubio (AC Léopards de Dolisie)
Dimitri Bissiki (AC Léopards de Dolisie)
Marvin Baudry (SC Amiens, France)
Francis Nganga (Charleroi, Belgium)
Igor Nganga (FC Aarau, Switzerland)
Arnold Bouka Moutou (SCO Angers, France)
Atoni Mavoungou (CNFF)
Midfielders:
Hardy Binguila (Diables Noirs)
Delvin Ndinga (Olympiakos, Greece)
Prince Oniangué (Reims, France)
Sagesse Babélé (AC Léopards de Dolisie)
Césair Gandzé (AC Léopards de Dolisie)
Jordan Massengo (Mons, Belgium)
Scott Bitsindou (Anderlecht, Belgium)
Chris Malonga (Lausanne, Switzerland)
Christopher Maboulou (Bastia, France)
Forwards:
Fodé Doré (CFR Cluj, Romania)
Thievy Bifouma (Almeria, Spain)
Sylvère Ganvoula (Raja Casablanca, Morocco)
Dominique Malonga (Hibernian, Scotland)
Ladislas Douniama (Guingamp, France)
Franci Litsingi (FK Teplice, Czech Republic)
Fabrice Ondama (Wydad Casablanca, Morocco)
Coach Leroy will now assess his options closely during the final camp in Senegal before settling on the 23 players who will wear the Congolese colors in AFCON 2015.
