U-20 AFCON: DRC misses out on three talents

Three Congolese talents will be absent from the U-20 AFCON

Africa 22 April 2025 at 07:34

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U-20 AFCON: DRC misses out on three talents

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) team will be without three talents during the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

Egypt will host the tournament from April 27 to May 18, 2025, featuring 13 nations.

Held back by their respective clubs, Yohan Mboko, Axel Kayombo, and Oscar Kabwit are expected to miss the junior AFCON.

What to know about Yohan Mboko?

At 19 years old, the dynamic left winger plays in Italy with Lecce. This season, he participated in 236 matches in Primavera 1 and Coppa Primavera, scoring 2 goals and making only one assist.

What to know about Axel Kayombo?

The 19-year-old winger is with FC Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy on loan from FC Basel. In 27 games this season, he has netted 10 goals and provided 4 assists.

What to know about Oscar Kabwit?

The 19-year-old winger has been held back by his club, TP Mazembe, to focus on the local championship. He has scored 2 goals and provided an assist in 8 CAF Champions League matches.

Here are the 24 players selected to represent the national colors 🇨🇩 at the U-20 CAF TotalEnergies Egypt 2025

Notably absent are
1. Yohan MBOKO
2. Axel KAYOMBO
3. Oscar KABWIT
who did not receive permission from their respective clubs as the… pic.twitter.com/F5mhggBmCm
— Fecofa RDC_Officiel (@FecofaRdc) April 21, 2025

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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.