Bakambu, Bolasie Headlines Dr Congo’s 32-Man Squad for Nigeria Friendly
DR Congo coach Florent Ibenge has invited 32 players for their international friendly against Nigeria on May 28. The central African nation and the Super Eagles will lock horns at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium as the latter continue preparation for the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia.
Beijin Guoan attacker Cedric Bakambu alongside Everton’s Yannick Bolasie and Zamalek’s Kabongo Kasongo lead the Leopards’ star-studded frontline.
Full squad:
Goalkeepers-
Joel Kiassumbua (Luzern), Nicaise Kudimbana (Royale Union Saint Gilloise), Parfait Mandanda (Charleroi).
Defenders-
Issama Mpeko (AS Vita Club), Jordan Ikoko (EA Guingamp), Arthur Masuaku (West Ham United), Fabrice Nsakala (Alanyaspor), Glody Ngonda (AS Vita Club), Wilfred Moke (Konyaspor), Christian Luyindama (Standard Liege), Chris Mavinga (Toronto FC), Yannick Bangala Litombo (AS Vita Club), Gabriel Zakuani (Gillingham FC).
Midfielders-
Chancel Mbemba (Newcastle United), Jacques Maghoma (Birmingham City), Tanguy Ndombele (Lyon), Aron Tshibola (Kilmarnock), Neeskens Kebano (Fulham), Paul Jose Mpoku (Standard Liege), Gael Kakuta (Amiens).
Forwards-
Yannick Bolasie (Everton), Mubele Ndombe (Toulouse), Chadrack Akolo (Stuttgart), Harrison Manzala (Amiens), Jordan Botaka (Sint-Truiden), Yeni N’Gbakoto (EA Guingamp), Cedric Bakambu (Beijing Guoan), Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough), Benik Afobe (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Kabongo Kasongo (Zamalek), Ben Malango (TP Mazembe), Rick Tulenge.
