The national coach Claude Le Roy has announced the final list of the Red Devils of Congo for the qualifying matches for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for November.

While the absence of Niels Nkounkou (Nice) is significant, the squad includes newcomer Nehemiah Fernandez (Nancy) as well as the surprising inclusion of Morgan Poaty.

Bottom of their group but determined to fight, the Congolese are preparing to face a crucial match against Comoros.

List of called players:

Goalkeepers: Ndinga Perrault (Tusker FC, Kenya), Trey Vimalin (US Torcy, France), Zinga Melvin (Angers SCO, France)

Defenders: Yhoan Andzouana (Konyaspor, Turkey), Nehemiah Fernandez (AS Nancy, France), Makosso Christ (AJ Auxerre, France), Mazikou Bradley (Servette FC, Switzerland), Berilhod Mbemba (Al Merrikh, Sudan), Mouanga Kevin (Kasımpaşa, Turkey), Passi Bryan (Valenciennes, France), Poaty Morgan (Lausanne-Sport, Switzerland)

Midfielders: Dembi Fred (Al-Hamriyah, UAE), Hondermarck William (Bromley, England), Loemba Inno (Simba SC, Tanzania), Makoumbou Antoine (Sampdoria, Italy), Makouta Gaius (Alanyaspor, Turkey), Massanga Chandrel (Eyüpspor, Turkey), Merveil Ndockyt (AS FAR, Morocco)

Forwards: Bantsiele Geltany (CARA, Congo), Bassouamina Mons (CS Marítimo, Portugal), Bifouma Thievy (Persepolis FC, Iran), Ikia Dimi (Górnik Zabrze, Poland), Mbenza Guy (LN Tieren, China), Mboula Jordi (AE Kifisia, Greece), Namboka Beni (Manema Union, DRC)