Claude Le Roy has confirmed the Congo squad for November’s two-legged 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Comoros.
The Diables Rouges will be without Niels Nkounkou of Nice, but Nehemiah Fernandez has been included after emerging as a new face in the squad. Morgan Poaty is also a surprise addition to the final selection.
Congo sit bottom of their group, although they remain in contention as they prepare for what could prove a decisive meeting with Comoros.
The squad is:
Goalkeepers: Ndinga Perrault (Tusker FC, Kenya), Trey Vimalin (US Torcy, France), Zinga Melvin (Angers SCO, France)
Defenders: Yhoan Andzouana (Konyaspor, Turkey), Nehemiah Fernandez (AS Nancy, France), Makosso Christ (AJ Auxerre, France), Mazikou Bradley (Servette FC, Switzerland), Berilhod Mbemba (Al Merrikh, Sudan), Mouanga Kevin (Kasımpasa, Turkey), Passi Bryan (Valenciennes, France), Poaty Morgan (Lausanne-Sport, Switzerland)
Midfielders: Dembi Fred (Al-Hamriyah, United Arab Emirates), Hondermarck William (Bromley, England), Loemba Inno (Simba SC, Tanzania), Makoumbou Antoine (Sampdoria, Italy), Makouta Gaius (Alanyaspor, Turkey), Massanga Chandrel (Eyupspor, Turkey), Merveil Ndockyt (AS FAR, Morocco)
Forwards: Bantsiele Geltany (CARA, Congo), Bassouamina Mons (CS Maritimo, Portugal), Bifouma Thievy (Persepolis FC, Iran), Ikia Dimi (Gornik Zabrze, Poland), Mbenza Guy (LN Tieren, China), Mboula Jordi (AE Kifisia, Greece), Namboka Beni (Manema Union, DR Congo)
