CHAN 2024 - Group A: overview, squad and DR Congo's schedule | OneFootball

Everything you need to know about DR Congo's participation in CHAN 2024

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be aiming for a third star in the African Nations Championship (CHAN). In the group stage, they will face Morocco, Kenya, Angola, and Zambia.

Overview of DR Congo

The Leopards clinched the 2009 and 2016 editions of Africa's second-biggest tournament, defeating Ghana (2-0) and Mali (3-0) in those respective finals.

The squad list

Goalkeepers (3):

1. Jackson Lunanga Sankiaro (DCMP)

2. Brudel Efonge (AS Maniema Union)

3. Aimé Bakula (Don Bosco)

Defenders (12):

4. Dieu Merci Ndongala (TP Mazembe)

5. Jacques Mwimba Kapanga (AS Maniema Union)

6. Dieu Merci Lupini (AS Maniema Union)

7. Jonathan Mokonzi Kaluo (FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo)

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8. Helton Kayembe (FC Les Aigles du Congo)

9. Osé Ndomebele (AS Maniema Union)

10. Magloire Ntambwe Kalonji (TP Mazembe)

11. Lolendo Mansanga (AS Vita Club)

12. Papy Kokelya (FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo)

13. Marcel Mapumba Katompa (FC Les Aigles du Congo)

14. Mbuyi Kalala Djo (Don Bosco)

15. Ilongo Lisimo (AF Anges Verts)

Midfielders (10):

16. Joseph Bakasu (AS Maniema Union)

17. Micka Miché (FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo)

18. Ilume Mbongo (AS Simba)

19. Esdras Makosi (FC Les Aigles du Congo)

20. Junior Mavungu (FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo)

21. Linda M’tange (FC Les Aigles du Congo)

22. Jean Benoît Tukumbane (FC Tanganyika)

23. Mukoko Kisingwa (AC Rangers)

24. Marzouk Diakana (DCMP)

25. Agé Basiala (AS Maniema Union)

26. James Mboma Kinda (AS Maniema Union)

27. Lyse Nyembo Ntumba (FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo)

28. Oscar Kabwit Tshikomb (TP Mazembe)

29. Ibrahim Matobo Mubalu (Les Aigles du Congo)

30. Molia Lihosazia (AC Rangers)

31. Faveurdi Bongeli (TP Mazembe)

32. Josué Kazema (FC Lupopo)

Forwards:

33. Jephte Kitambala (AS Maniema Union)

34. Tonny Madudu Talasi (AF Anges Verts)

35. Horso Mwaku (FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo)

36. Silva Tshitenge (AS Maniena Union)

DR Congo's CHAN 2024 Fixtures

3 August 2025

Matchday 1: Kenya vs DR Congo (Moi International Sports Centre/Nairobi)

7 August 2025

Matchday 2: DR Congo vs Zambia (Nyayo National Stadium/Nairobi)

10 August 2025

Matchday 3: Bye

14 August 2025

Matchday 4: Angola vs DR Congo (Moi International Sports Centre/Nairobi)

17 August 2025