U23 AFCON qualifiers: Guy Bukasa names 26 Leopards to face Mauritania, including Kevin Makoko and Oscar Kabwit, but without Faveurdi Bongeli

Author: Fiston MOKILIPublished on: November 7, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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U23 AFCON qualifiers: Guy Bukasa names 26 Leopards to face Mauritania, including Kevin Makoko and Oscar Kabwit, but without Faveurdi Bongeli

DR Congo U23 coach Guy Bukasa has named 26 players for the two-legged second-round qualifying tie against Mauritania for the U23 Africa Cup of Nations. AS V. Club midfielder Kevine Makoko returns to the national team, while Faveurdi Bongeli, Messy Manitu and Yohan Mboko are ruled out through injury. The Leopards face the Mourabitounes on November 13, with the return match scheduled for November 17 in Ikenne.

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