Expert opinion: Can DR Congo clinch a third CHAN title? | OneFootball

DR Congo has always shown extra spirit and exceptional character when approaching a continental competition. Nothing foretells either failure or a stunning success. As the matches unfold, you sense a team taking shape, growing confident enough to aim high—even if it wasn’t obvious at the start. That was the case in Ghana in 2009 and Rwanda in 2016. This is a side that naturally rises to the occasion, especially when it’s flying under the radar.In short, this is a team capable of anything.Several young stars are worth keeping an eye on. They’ll have the chance to prove all the good things people say about them after performing at a high level with their clubs:- Oscar Kabwit, a young striker for TPM, top scorer of his club’s season and one of the few home-based players recently called up to Desabre’s senior squad.- Lise Nyembo Ntumba from FC SAINT-ELOI LUPOPO, who may soon be snapped up by TPM. A dynamic and decisive winger, this CHAN is a proving ground for him.- Tony Talasi and Ibrahim Matobo, fresh from competing at the U20 AFCON, arrive with added maturity.- Jean-Benoît Tukumbane Banga, a young talent from FC TANGANYIKA, one of this season’s breakout stars.- Also worth mentioning is Aimé Bakula, likely one of the oldest players at this CHAN. With extensive experience and a key role as TPM’s number two during their golden years from 2009 to 2014, he’ll be making his first appearances for the national team and debuting in a continental competition.

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