Claude Le Roy Names Congo U23 Squad for Rio 2016 Qualifier Against Nigeria
Congo U23 head coach Claude Le Roy has announced a 23-man squad for the crucial Olympic Games qualifier against Nigeria, set to take place later this month. The match is part of the qualification pathway for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and comes at a challenging time, as it falls outside the FIFA international calendar.
As a result, several key players were unavailable for selection due to club commitments. Notably absent are Boukama Kaya—who provided a crucial assist in the previous round against Ghana—as well as Binguila and Mabiala. Their respective clubs declined to release them for the fixture.
Despite these setbacks, Le Roy has assembled a balanced and competitive squad featuring both domestic-based players and rising talents from abroad. The team is set to begin preparations on July 11 in Pointe-Noire ahead of the high-stakes clash with the Nigerian U23 team, one of the continent’s most formidable sides.
Full Squad List – Congo U23:
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Christoffer Mafoumbi
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Pavelh Ndzila
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Varel Rozan
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Carof Bakoua
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Wisdom Babele
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Romaric Etou
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Andrely Atoni Mavoungou
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Philtzgerarld Mbaka
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Merveil Ndockyt
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Moïse Nkounkou
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Mavis Tchibota Dufounou
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Junior Makiesse Mouzita
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Ravy Ntsouka Ndozi
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Eldy Juvrel Loumingou
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Ulrich Poutou
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Bermejin Kangou
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Bersyl Obassi Gatsongo
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Noël Christ Mokouka Siang
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Arsène Loemba
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Kevin Koubemba
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Silvère Ganvoula
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Durel Bel Daniel Avounou
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Desmond Bouetoutelamio
The match against Nigeria will be a critical test of Congo’s Olympic hopes, and Le Roy is expected to rely on tactical discipline and team cohesion to overcome the absence of several star players.
