2026 World Cup (Q): the list of the DRC against Senegal and Togo
25 Leopards are selected to face Senegal and Togo
Sébastien Desabre has selected 25 Leopards to face Senegal and Togo on the sidelines of the 3rd and 4th days of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The DRC coach made only six changes compared to his squad which played in the last CAN in Ivory Coast. On this list, the first call-ups to the A of defender Axel Tuanzebe, midfielder Noah Sadiki and striker Samuel Essende who will compensate for the absence of Cédric Bakambu, injured.
Among the goalkeepers, with the absence of Lionel Mpasi, injured, we note the return of Esdras Kabamba and Timothée Fayulu. Two other players also returned to the selection, Edo Kayembe and Chadrac Akolo.
The DRC will be hosted by Senegal on June 6 (7 p.m. GMT) and will end the June truce at home against Togo on June 9 (4 p.m. GMT).
The selection of DRC
Goalkeepers : Dimitry Bertaud, Esdras Kabamba, Timothée Fayulu.
Defenders : Chancel Mbemba, Dylan Batubinsika, Henock Inonga, Arthur Masuaku, Joris Kayembe, Gédéon Kalulu, Axel Tuanzebe, Rocky Bushiri.
Midfield: Edo Kayembe, Chadrac Akolo, Charles Pickel, Samuel Moutoussamy, Aaron Tshibola, Noah Sadiki, Gaël Kakuta, Grady Diangana, Théo Bongonda.
Attackers : Yoane Wissa, Meschak Elia, Fiston Mayele, Simon Banza, Samuel Essende.
