The quest for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games is officially underway for the women's team of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The technical staff of the Leopardesses has unveiled the list of 23 players selected for this crucial campaign. An ambitious and determined group that will be responsible for defending the national colors in a high-stakes double confrontation against Ivory Coast.
The first act of this thrilling match will take place on Congolese soil. The Leopards will host the Ivorian Elephants on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 15:30, in the iconic TP Mazembe Stadium in Kamalondo, Lubumbashi. This crucial home fixture will require a strong turnout from the fans to encourage the Congolese players to put themselves in a favorable position ahead of the return match, scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.
Facing a continental-level opponent, the enthusiasm of the supporters is set to be the vital twelfth man for the success of the Leopardesses. The FECOFA and the entire team urge fans to fill the stands of the Kamalondo temple in large numbers on October 9. It is in an electrifying atmosphere, united behind their ambassadors, that the Congolese hope to lay the first foundations for a historic qualification for Los Angeles.
