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AFCON 2023: Brentford’s Wissa & Galatasaray’s Bakambu lead DR Congo’s final squad

AFCON 2023: Brentford’s Wissa & Galatasaray’s Bakambu lead DR Congo’s final squad

Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, Olympique Marseille defender Chancel Mbemba, and Galatasaray forward Cedric Bakambu headline the 24-man squad list announced by Democratic Republic of Congo boss Sébastien Desabre on Thursday for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. 47-year-old Desabre, who was named as head coach of DR Congo in 2022, will lead the Leopards to their 20th AFCON tournament when the competition kicks...

DR Congo boss Desabre assured of Wan-Bissaka’s commitment

DR Congo boss Desabre assured of Wan-Bissaka’s commitment

DR Congo manager Sebastien Desabre is confident Manchester United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka will represent the Leopards. The 25-year-old London-born player looks poised to represent the country of parents after seeing very little opportunity in breaking into the England national team. Desabre named a 27-man squad on Monday as DR Congo prepare to take on Gabon in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month as...