2026 World Cup qualifiers: Congo's squad list for the clash against Tanzania

Fabrizio Cesana selects 24 players for the September 5 match in Brazzaville

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Congo's squad list for the clash against Tanzania

Congo national team coach Fabrizio Cesana unveiled on August 29 the list of 24 players selected to face Tanzania in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The match is scheduled for September 5, 2025, at the Alphonse Massamba-Debat Stadium in Brazzaville.

For this decisive encounter, Cesana has assembled a balanced squad blending experience and young talents, aiming to maximize their chances of advancing to the next stage of the competition. After the first six matchdays, the Red Devils sit in 5th place in Group E, still without a single point.

Congo's squad list to face Tanzania:

Goalkeepers: Ulrich Samba, Chelcy Bonazebi, Christophe Mavy Wamba

Defenders: Djigo Saïkou, Béranger Richy Itoua, Prince Mouandza Mapata, Chrislay Pedro Peya, John Aurier Kapaya, Pachoud de Nzingoula, Charles Atipo, Berlohd Mbemba

Midfielders: Chandrel Massanga, Venold Dzaba, Inno Loemba, Chadrac Osseby, Gédéon Nongo, Grâce Nsemi, Digne Kaêlas Pounga

Forwards: Deo Graciasbasinga, Carly Ekongo, Dechan Moussavou, Grace Mavoungou, Japhet Eloi Mankou, Mignon Koto

🚨OFFICIEL : La liste de Fabrizio Cesana pour affronter la Tanzanie.

Une liste pratiquement locaux 😳 pic.twitter.com/WQs7Leozna

— Joueurs Congolais 🇨🇬 (@JoueursCG) August 29, 2025