The Fédération congolaise de football association (FECOFA) has announced the 23-player squad for the DR Congo women's national football team, known as the Léopards dames, ahead of their upcoming matches against Côte d'Ivoire in the qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games. The team, led by the coaching staff, will be looking to make a strong impression in their first competitive matches of the campaign. The squad features a mix of experienced players and young talent.
The Léopards dames will face Côte d'Ivoire in a double-header, with the first match scheduled to take place on October 9 at 15h30 at the Stade TP Mazembe in Kamalondo, Lubumbashi. The return match is set for October 13 at the Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan. These matches mark the beginning of the DR Congo team's journey in the African qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games. The team will be looking to make a strong start to their campaign.
The squad features players from various clubs across the continent and Europe, including TP Mazembe, FC Lupopo, and Guingamp. The team is captained by a player with experience playing in top-level competitions. The squad includes goalkeepers R. Khonde and E. Nyota, as well as defenders A. Kapinga and Emma Prevost, who have played for teams in Zambia and France. The team's defensive lineup appears solid, with a mix of experienced and young players.
The midfield lineup features players with experience playing in top-level competitions in Europe and Asia. Players such as G. Mfwamba, S. Yasongamo, and E. Siluvangi have played for teams in China, Turkey, and France. The team's midfield appears to be well-balanced, with a mix of defensive and attacking players. The inclusion of experienced players will be crucial in the team's bid to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games.
The attacking lineup features players with a strong goal-scoring record, including G. Mabomba, E. Dikisha, and F. Kalombo. The team's attack will be led by players with experience playing in top-level competitions in Europe and Asia. The inclusion of players from different clubs and countries adds depth and variety to the team's attack. The team's attacking players will be looking to make an impact in the upcoming matches.
The DR Congo team's coaching staff will be looking to make a strong impression in their first competitive matches of the campaign. The team's preparation and strategy will be crucial in their bid to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games. The team's players have expressed their determination to make a strong impact in the upcoming matches. The team's fans will be eagerly anticipating the matches, hoping for a positive result.
The African qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games feature five teams competing in a knockout format, with two places available for the Olympic Games. The DR Congo team's matches against Côte d'Ivoire mark the beginning of their journey in the qualifiers. The team's performance in the upcoming matches will be crucial in determining their chances of qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games. The team's players will need to be at their best to overcome their opponents and progress to the next round.
Key points
- DR Congo women's football team announced for 2028 Olympic qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire
- Léopards dames to face Côte d'Ivoire in double-header on October 9 and 13
- Squad features players from various clubs across the continent and Europe
