Expert Opinion: Who Were Overlooked in the New DRC Squad?
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The head coach of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Sébastien Desabre, has announced the new squad in preparation for the upcoming international break.
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The two-time African champion will face off against South Sudan and Mauritania in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
The Overlooked by Sébastien Desabre according to Juscar Mukazo
In my opinion, there are no omissions; everyone who is there deserves it, and those who are not on the list do not deserve it based on their club performances. There is only one player we all expected to see on the list for his first call-up, but he was not selected. This is Steve Kapuadi, the central defender from Legia Warsaw, who has made a mark this 2024-2025 season.
The DRC Squad for March
Goalkeepers: Dimitri Bertaud (Montpellier/France) - Lionel Mpasi (Rodez Aveyron/France) - Timothy Fayulu (Sion FC/Switzerland).
Defenders: Gédéon Kalulu (Lorient FC/France) - Axel Tuanzebe (Ipswich/England) - Chancel Mbemba (Olympique de Marseille/France) - Arthur Masuaku (Beşiktaş/Turkey)- Henock Inonga (AS FAR/Morocco) - Dylan Batubinsika (AS Saint-Étienne/France) - Joris Kayembe (KRC Genk/Belgium) - Rocky Bushiri (Hibernian/Scotland).
Midfielders: Charles Pickel (US Cremonese/Italy) - Meschack Elia (Nantes-France) - Silas Katompa (Red Star Belgrade/Serbia) - Edo Kayembe (Watford/England) - Noah Sadiki (Union Saint-Gilloise/Belgium) - Ngalayel Mukau (Lille/France) - Samuel Moutoussamy (Sivasspor/Turkey) - Théo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow/Russia) - Grady Diangana (West Bromwich Albion/England).
Forwards: Fiston Mayele (Pyramids FC/Egypt) - Cédric Bakambu (Real Betis/Spain) - Samuel Essende (FC Augsburg/Germany) - Simon Banza (Trabzonspor/Turkey) - Yoane Wissa (Brentford/England).
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