CHAN: Former champions DR Congo name strong 36-man squad to prepare for Nairobi
Head coach Otis Ngoma has assembled a star-studded home- based squad dominated by top clubs such as TP Mazembe, FC Lupopo, AS Maniema Union, and AC Rangers, as the Leopards seek to relive their past CHAN glories of 2009 and 2016
It's crunch time for the DR Congo as they prepare to travel to Nairobi for the upcoming African Nations Championships.
Two-time champions, The Congo have laid down a bold statement of intent ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), unveiling a 36-man preliminary squad as they target a historic third continental crown.
Head coach Otis Ngoma has assembled a star-studded home based squad dominated by top clubs such as TP Mazembe, FC Lupopo, AS Maniema Union, and AC Rangers, as the Leopards seek to relive their past CHAN glories of 2009 and 2016.
With CHAN 2024 set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania from August 2 to 30, DR Congo have been drawn into a fiercely competitive group.
They are in Group A alongside hosts Kenya, two-time champions Morocco, Angola, and Zambia, in what many have dubbed the "Group of Death."
They take on Kenya in their opening match of the tournament at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani, 3 August 2025.
Ngoma's squad reflects depth and balance across all departments, featuring familiar faces like Oscar Kabwit (TP Mazembe), Faveurdi Bongeli (TP Mazembe), Ibrahim Matobo Mubalu (Les Aigles du Congo), and Jean Benoit Tukumbane (FC Tanganyika).
Rising stars like Tonny Madudu Talasi and Jephté Kitambala add youthful flair and energy to the side.
The squad will commence training in Kinshasa from July 16–20 before heading to Algeria for an intensive camp from July 21–30.
