Mayele, Bakambu and Banza… DR Congo faces an embarrassment of riches up front!

Sébastien Desabre, the head coach of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is a man with plenty to smile about.

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And for good reason: all his strikers are firing on all cylinders with their respective clubs as the 2024-2025 season draws to a close.

This bodes well for the two-time African champions, just months away from a high-stakes showdown with Senegal in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Fiston Mayele’s season by the numbers

The former AS Vita Club forward is enjoying one of the best campaigns of his professional career. In 33 appearances for Egyptian side Pyramids FC, he has netted 16 goals and provided 2 assists.

Cédric Bakambu’s season by the numbers

The powerhouse of the “Leopards” has finally rediscovered his vintage form after shaking off a string of injuries. In 35 matches for Real Betis, he has scored 10 goals and delivered 3 assists.

Simon Banza’s season by the numbers

The former RC Lens striker has made a huge impression at Turkish club Trabzonspor, where he is currently on loan from Braga. He has achieved the remarkable feat of scoring 22 goals and providing 7 assists in just 32 matches.

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.