Congo have announced their preliminary squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the matches scheduled to take place in November.
National manager Claude Le Roy has included several emerging players in the provisional group, including young forward Nehemiah Fernandez of AS Nancy and Nice full-back Niels Nkounkou.
If selected in the final squad, the two players based in France will provide further options for the Diables Rouges as they prepare for the decisive qualification matches.
Goalkeepers
Bonazebi Chelcy (C.A.R.A – Congo)
Ndinga Perrauld (Tusker FC – Kenya)
Trey Vimalin (Torcy – France)
Zinga Melvin (Angers SCO – France)
Defenders
Andzouana Yhoan (Konyaspor – Turkey)
Fernandez Nehemieh (AS Nancy – France)
Loubemba Godefroy (C.A.R.A – Congo)
Makosso Christ (AJ Auxerre – France)
Mazikou Bradley (Servette FC – Switzerland)
Mbemba Berlhod (Al Merrikh SC – Sudan)
Mouandza Mapata (Vita Club – DR Congo)
Mouanga Kevin (Kasilpasa SK – Turkey)
Mounsesse Jeremy (SCU Torreense – Portugal)
Passi Bryan (Valenciennes FC – France)
Poaty Morgan (FC Lausanne Sport – Switzerland)
Midfielders
Dembi Fred (Al-Hamriyah – United Arab Emirates)
Hondermarck William (Bromley FC – England)
Loemba Inno (Simba SC – Tanzania)
Makoumbou Antoine (UC Sampdoria – Italy)
Makouta Gaius (Alanyaspor – Turkey)
Massanga Chandrel (Eyupspor – Turkey)
Masongisa Obed (As Otoho – Congo)
Ndockyt Merveil (AS Far Rabat – Morocco)
Nkounkou Niels (OGC Nice – France)
Forwards
Bantsiele Geltany (C.A.R.A – Congo)
Bassinga Deo (FUS Rabat – Morocco)
Bassouamina Mons (CS Maritimo – Portugal)
Bifouma Thievy (Persepolis FC – Iran)
Christopher Ibayi (MAS Fes – Morocco)
Yvan Ikia Dimi (Gornik Zabrze – Poland)
Massoumou Domi (Alashkert – Armenia)
Mbenza Guy (Liaoning Tieren – China)
Mboula Jordi (AE Kifisia – Greece)
Monzialo Kevin (FC Den Bosch – Netherlands)
Namboka Beni (Maniema Union – DR Congo)
The list remains provisional, with the final selection to be confirmed before Congo’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures in November. Claude Le Roy will oversee the Diables Rouges squad as they begin their campaign to reach the 2027 tournament.
