The Democratic Republic of Congo outfoxed Chad 7#1 on aggregate, to secure one of the three tickets from the Central Zone. Otis Ngoma Kondi’s side had won the away game 2#1, courtesy of goals from Bossu Nzali and Kinzumbi Beni Philippe. In the return game at the Martyrs Stadium complex in Kinshasa on Sunday September 04, 2022, the Democratic Republic of Congo thrashed Chad 5-0. Jean-Marc Makusu Mundele, was on target twice, Kinzumbi Beni Philippe, Luzolo Ernest and Mpia Nzengeli, also hitting the back of the net, as the Leopards booked their spot for the Seventh edition of the CHAN.<\/p>\n
The Coach<\/strong><\/p>\n Otis Ngoma Kondi will be the man to lead the Domestic Leopards in their quest for a third CHAN trophy. The 59_year_old former Daring Club Motema Pembe and Renaissance of Congo tactician, was appointed coach of the team in April 2022, to replace Florent Ibeng, who led the team to the quarter finals of the last edition in Cameroon.<\/p>\n Otis Ngoma Kondi<\/p><\/div>\n Otis Ngoma is not a new name in the Congolese football circles, as he previously Coach DR Congo’s Under-20 selection and was deputy coach of the senior national team between 2011-2012.<\/p>\n Ngoma will be assisted by former midfielder Pamphile Mihayo and former goalkeeper Tokala Paulin among the 21 technical crew members who were handed a two years, the Congolese Football Federation.<\/p>\n Number of Appearances and Results<\/strong><\/p>\n The Democratic Republic of Congo has featured in all but one edition of the African Nations Championship, only missing out of the 2018 edition in Morocco.<\/p>\n In their five participations at the Continental event reserved for home based players, the DR Congo has won two CHAN trophies, the Maiden edition in The Domestic Leopards defeated Ghana in the 2009 final, and thrashed Mali 3#0 to claim their second title in Rwanda 2016.<\/p>\n 2009 Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n DR Congo 2\u20130 Libya Zimbabwe 1\u20131 DR Congo Ghana 3\u20130 DR Congo<\/p>\n Zambia 1\u20132 DR Congo Ghana 0\u20132 DR Congo 2011 Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n DR Congo 0 \u2013 2 Cameroon<\/p>\n DR Congo 2 \u2013 1 Ivory Coast DR Congo 1 \u2013 1 Mali Tunisia 1 \u2013 0 DR Congo<\/p>\n 2014 Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n DR Congo 1\u20130 Mauritania DR Congo 0\u20131 Gabon<\/p>\n Burundi 1\u20132 DR Congo Ghana 1\u20130 DR Congo<\/p>\n 2016 Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n DR Congo 3\u20130 Ethiopia DR Congo 4\u20132 Angola Cameroon 3\u20131 DR Congo<\/p>\n Rwanda 1\u20132 (a.e.t.) DR Congo DR Congo 1\u20131 (a.e.t. 5#4) Guinea DR Congo 3\u20130 Mali 2021 Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n DR Congo 1\u20130 Congo Libya 1\u20131 DR Congo Niger 1\u20132 DR Congo DR Congo 1\u20132 Cameroon DR Congo has recorded 13 wins, three draws and seven defeats in their 23 matches at the CHAN.<\/p>\n Group Fixtures<\/strong><\/p>\n DR Congo is in Group B alongside Ivory Coast, Senegal and Uganda and will play all their three group games at the 19 May 1956 Stadium in Annaba. Otis Ngoma Kondi’s side will get into action on January 14, against Uganda, before facing Ivory Coast and Senegal in the other group games.<\/p>\n DR Congo vs Uganda (14 January 2023, 5pm)<\/p>\n DR Congo vs Ivory Coast (18 January 2023, 5pm)<\/p>\n Senegal Vs DR Congo (22 January 2023, 8pm)<\/p>\n Best performance<\/strong><\/p>\n DR Congo has reached at least the knockout phase in each of their last five participations at the CHAN. The reached the quarter finals in 2011, 2014 and 2021, but their standout performance has been in the 2009 and 2016 editions, when they lifted the trophy.<\/p>\n Santos Muntubile led the Domestic Leopards to winning the very first edition of the competition in Ivory Coast 2009, before Florent Ibenge repeated that same feet in Rwanda 2016.<\/p>\n Best Scorers<\/strong><\/p>\n Meschak Elia and Dioko Kaluyituka, are Congo’s all time top scorer at CHAN with four goals each scored during the 2016 and 2008 editions respectively. Johnathan Bolingi has three, Obenza with two goals, with a series of players having one goal each.<\/p>\n Potential Stars<\/strong><\/p>\n 30_year_old Jean_Marc Makusu Mundele, will be making his return to the CHAN, after he featured in the 2014 edition. The Lupopo forward, netted twice in their qualifying game against Chad, and his chunk of experience across the continent, can be key in Congo’s search for third glory.<\/p>\n TP Mazembe’s Phillippes Beni Kinzumbi, is another star to watch. Just like Jean_Marc Mukusu, Kinzumbi scored two of his sides seven goals against Chad, but can offer more. Ernest Luzolo, was part of the last edition in Cameroon, and is expected to play an important role in Otis Ngoma’s side.<\/p>\n Most successful Club (s)<\/strong><\/p>\n Tout Puissant Mazembe, commonly referred to as TP Mazembe, is considered as the most successful Club in Congolese football. Founded in 1939, the club has won 26 titles at national level and 11 at international level since 1966. The hold a record 19 Linafoot titles, five Congo cups, three Congo super cups, five CAF Champions League trophies, two CAF Confederation cup trophies and three CAF Super cup trophies.<\/p>\n TP Mazembe has eight players in the Domestic Leopards squad heading to Algeria.<\/p>\n The Squad<\/strong><\/p>\n Otis Ngoma has summon a team made up of three goalkeepers, nine defenders, seven midfielders, nine forwards and three players on the waiting list.<\/p>\n Complete list<\/strong><\/p>\n Goalkeepers<\/strong><\/p>\n Siadi Baggio(MAZEMBE) Defenders<\/strong><\/p>\n Djo Issama (TP Mazembe) Midfielders<\/strong><\/p>\n Peter Mutumosi(AS Vita Club) Forwards<\/strong><\/p>\n Bola Lobota (Lupopo) Waiting List :<\/strong><\/p>\n Jackson Lunanga(AS Dauphin Noir) Copyright 2023\u00a9kick442.com.<\/strong><\/p>\n All rights reserved. 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\n2009 in Ivory Coast under the leadership if coach Santos Muntubile, and 2016 with Florent Ibenge.<\/p>\n
\nKaluyituka 58, Lofo 67′ (pen.)<\/p>\n
\nTr\u00e9sor Mputu 21′<\/p>\n
\nLofo Bongeli 3′, Dioko Kaluyituka 16′<\/p>\n
\nDioko Kaluyituka 46, Mbenza Bedi 74′<\/p>\n
\nSalakiaku 18′, Kaluyituka 31<\/p>\n
\nPatou Kabangu 82′<\/p>\n
\nEmomo Eddy Ngoyi 51′<\/p>\n
\nJean-Marc Makusu Mundele 24′, 37′<\/p>\n
\nGuy Lusadisu 44′, H\u00e9ritier Luvumbu 46′
\nMeschak Elia 57′<\/p>\n
\nNelson Munganga 8′
\nMeschak Elia 18′
\nJonathan Bolingi 38′
\nMerveille Bokadi 82′<\/p>\n
\nGikanji 11′
\nBompunga<\/p>\n
\nBolingi 102<\/p>\n
\nMeschak Elia 29′, 61′
\nBolingi 73′<\/p>\n
\nKubanza 47′<\/p>\n
\nObenza 90+<\/p>\n
\nKabangu 27′
\nObenza 90+1′<\/p>\n
\nLilepo 22′<\/p>\n
\nHerv\u00e9 Lomboto(DCMP)
\nYves Mukawa(LUPOPO)<\/p>\n
\nMavungu Arnold (Blessing FC)
\nErnest Luzolo (TP Mazembe)
\nBoka Osaka (Lupopo)
\nKevin Mondeko (TP Mazembe)
\nPatou Ebunga (AS Vita Club)
\nMukeka Kalaba (Unattached)
\nMfingi Magema (AS Vita Club)
\nIkoyo Iyembe (St Lupopo)<\/p>\n
\nZemanga Soze (TP Mazembe)
\nMika Miche (Lupopo)
\nMira Kalonji (FC Renaissance of Cong)
\nKikasa Merveille(AS Vita Club)
\nOnoya Sangana(AS Maniema Union)
\nMpia Nzengeli (AS Maniema Union)<\/p>\n
\nKinzumbi Phillipe (TP Mazembe)
\nMpanzu \u00c9lie (AS Vita Club)
\nEric Kabwe (AS Vita Club)
\nObed Mayamba (AS Maniema Union)
\nBoeny Fortuna (Unattached)
\nMakusu Mundele(Lupopo)
\nIkangalombo Jonathan (DCMP)
\nBossu Ndjali (TP Mazembe)<\/p>\n
\nNdongola Liwanda (Unattached)
\nMwaku Horso (US Tshinkunku)<\/p>\n
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