Sébastien Desabre: "Players must earn their club place to join the national team"

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Sébastien Desabre: "Players must earn their club place to join the national team"

A few days before the CAN 2027 qualifiers, the Leopards' coach, Sébastien Desabre, emphasized the importance of club performances for players wishing to join the national team. He announced changes in the squad, with Stanis Idumbo and Noah Mbamba unavailable, replaced by Junior Kadile and Aaron Tshibola. Desabre also mentioned that the DRC must focus on the qualifiers after their journey in the 2026 World Cup.

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