DR Congo has announced its squad for AFCON 2025 in Morocco, confirming that Yoane Wissa will not take part due to fitness issues. Despite the absence of the Premier League forward, the Leopards arrive with a competitive and experienced group led by captain Chancel Mbemba and supported by several Europe-based players.
The selection reflects coach Sébastien Desabre’s focus on balance, discipline and match-ready profiles, keeping the team strong across all lines.
Goalkeepers
Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liège)
Timothy Fayulu (Noah)
Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre)
Defenders
Rocky Bushiri (Hibernian)
Gédéon Kalulu (Aris Limassol)
Steve Kapuadi (Legia Warsaw)
Joris Kayembe (Racing Genk)
Arthur Masuaku (Sunderland)
Chancel Mbemba (Olympique de Marseille)
Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley)
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United)
Midfielders
Théo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow)
Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Glasgow Celtic)
Brian Cipenga (Castellón)
Edo Kayembe (Watford)
Nathanaël Mbuku (Montpellier)
Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos)
Ngal’ayel Mukau (Lille)
Charles Pickel (Espanyol)
Noah Sadiki (Sunderland)
Mario Stroeykens (Anderlecht)
Forwards
Simon Banza (Al Jazira)
Fiston Mayele (Pyramids)
Samuel Essende (Augsburg)
Meshack Elia (Alanyaspor)
Cédric Bakambu (Real Betis)
Even without Wissa, DR Congo enters CAN 2025 with solid structure, experienced leadership and a clear tactical identity. Desabre’s squad remains ambitious and capable of challenging for a deep run in Morocco.
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