World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Probable lineups for DR Congo vs Senegal

World Cup 2026 09 September 2025 at 06:58

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

On a four-game winning streak, DR Congo aims to keep the momentum going as they host Senegal this Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in the 8th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The Leopards can count on their new "signing", Wan-Bissaka, who already featured last Friday against South Sudan (1-4), as well as their attacking threats Wissa, Bakambu, and Mbuku.

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On the other side, Pape Thiaw can field Mané, Ndiaye, and Jackson in an attempt to unlock the Congolese defense and secure the three points.

Probable lineups DR Congo vs Senegal:

DR Congo: Bertaud – Kayembe, Batubinsika, Mbemba, Wan-Bissaka – E. Kayembe, Moutoussamy, Sadiki – Wissa, Bakambu, Mbuku.

Senegal: E. Mendy – Diatta, Seck, Koulibaly, Malick Diouf – P. M. Sarr, Gana, Lamine Camara, Iliman, Jackson, Mané.