2026 World Cup qualifiers: Afimico Pululu not in Desabre’s plans

Sébastien Desabre, head coach of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is not considering calling up striker Afimico Pululu for the upcoming international break.

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The two-time African champions will take on Mali and Madagascar as they gear up for the big derby against Senegal, a key fixture in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

With a packed attacking lineup featuring the trio of Fiston Mayele, Cédric Bakambu, and Simon Banza, the “Leopards” boss sees no reason to shake up the pecking order for the center-forward position.

What should you know about Afimico Pululu?

Born in Angola to Congolese parents, he is eligible to represent both the “Leopards” and the Palancas Negras.

Afimico Pululu has been one of the standout performers in the Conference League, netting 8 goals in 12 matches for his Polish club Jagiellonia Bialystok.

At 26, his market value is estimated at €5 million according to the specialist site Transfermarkt.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.