CAN U 20 - Group B: DR Congo preview, squad and schedule

DR Congo will attempt to cause a surprise at the Africa U20 Cup of Nations (AFCON U20) taking place in Egypt from April 27 to May 18, 2025.

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The Leopards will compete in Group C alongside Senegal, the Central African Republic, and Ghana.

DR Congo Team Overview

DR Congo is still chasing their first title in this premier African competition at the U20 level. In their previous two participations in the junior AFCON in 1989 and 2013, they failed to advance beyond the group stage.

Squad List

Goalkeepers: Tutu Ryan (RC Strasbourg), Bopaka Yohann (FC Basel/Switzerland) and Utshudi Ikie (CS Don Bosco/DRC).

Defenders: Palato Merdi (FC Sochaux), Salamu Cédric (AS Dauphin Noir), Idumbo Eugène (Les Aigles du Congo), Daniel Tshilanda (Union Saint Gilloise/Belgium), Kalonji Dieu (Céleste FC/DRC), Mukandila David (TP Les Anges), Soko Landry (Les Aigles du Congo), Efwele Frédéric (Toulouse/France).

Midfielders: Lukombe Dieu (AS V.Club), Katungulu Grady (AF Anges Verts), Ahoka Jules (AC Normands), Makanza Noah (KC Mechelen/Belgium), Makoko Kevin (AS V.Club/DRC), Bayanginisa Honoré (Sochaux/France) and Mubundu Messi (Amiens/France).

Forwards: Matobo Ibrahim (Les Aigles du Congo/DRC), Talasi Tony (AF Anges Verts/DRC), Ntanda Samuel (Sampdoria/Italy), Tshimanga Meschack (CS Don Bosco/DRC), Lufuku Isaac (SM Caen/France) and Bongeli Faveurdi (TP Mazembe/DRC).

DR Congo's AFCON U20 Schedule

May 2: Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Ghana

May 4: Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Central African Republic

May 7: Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Senegal

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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.