In full preparation in Juba, the national team of the Democratic Republic of Congo refines its weapons in anticipation of the duel against South Sudan, scheduled for Friday, September 5 at the National Stadium Juba, for the 7ᵉ day of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers (United States, Canada and Mexico). The kick -off will be given at 1:00 p.m. Kinshasa time.
The great attraction of this rally remains the arrival of Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The right side of West Ham, a former Manchester United player landed this Wednesday, September 3 in Juba this Wednesday and is about to honor his very first selection under the Congolese colors.
There were already more than 20 leopards to take part in the first training session last Tuesday, including Fiston Mayele, Nathanaël Mbuku, Gédéon Kalulu, Edo Kayembe, Samuel Essende, Théo Bongonda, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Chancel Mbemba, Meschack Elia or Simon Banza.
After this decisive meeting against South Sudan, the Fauves de la DRC will receive, Tuesday, September 9 at 5:00 p.m. at the Kinshasa martyrs stadium, the Lions of Senegal Teranga for a shock at the top.
At the top of group B with 13 points, just in front of Senegal and Sudan (12 points each), the DRC aims for a double success which would bring it closer to a historic return to the World Cup, more than half a century after its first and only participation.
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