CAN 2025 - Group D: preview, squad and fixtures for DR Congo

Preview, squad and fixtures for DR Congo at CAN 2025

CAN 2025 - Group D: preview, squad and fixtures for DR Congo

DR Congo will be aiming to reclaim continental glory at the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025), which is set to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026.

The Leopards have been drawn in Group D alongside Senegal, Benin, and Botswana.

Preview

The Congolese national team is set for its 21st CAN appearance, following participations in 1965, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1988, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2023.

Squad list

DR Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre has called up the following players:

Goalkeepers: Matthieu Epolo, Timothy Fayulu, Lionel Mpasi

Defenders: Rocky Bushiri, Gédéon Kalulu, Steve Kapuadi, Joris Kayembe, Arthur Masuaku, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Midfielders: Théo Bongonda, Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Brian Cipenga, Edo Kayembe, Nathanaël Mbuku, Charles Pickel, Noah Sadiki, Mario Stroeykens

Match schedule

December 23, 2025

20:30 – Democratic Republic of Congo vs Benin, Al Barid Stadium, Rabat

December 27, 2025

18:00 – Senegal vs Democratic Republic of Congo, Ibn Batouta Stadium, Tangier

December 30, 2025