On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Zico Tumba, the head coach of the U15 national team of the Democratic Republic of Congo, officially announced his list of 14 players selected to participate in the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival. During a press conference at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa, Tumba introduced the young talents who will soon travel to represent their country at this global event scheduled from October 22 to 31 in Azerbaijan.
After a rigorous search and scouting process within various local academies and training centers (such as AC Ujana, RC Golf, Royaume du Ciel, and Les Aigles du Congo), the Congolese team presents a perfect balance at each position. The squad consists of 2 goalkeepers, 4 defenders, 4 midfielders, and 4 forwards, ready to proudly wear the national colors against the best teams in the world in their category.
This unprecedented international competition provides an exceptional showcase for Congolese youth sports and represents a major opportunity to highlight the quality of local training on the international stage. The entire nation is now called to support these young ambassadors who are preparing to write one of the most beautiful chapters of their early sports careers.
The official list of 14 U15 Leopards by position:
Goalkeepers (2):
Suami Christian (Royal FC)
Yoka Winner (FF Academy)
Defenders (4):
Shina Charles (TP MJLC)
Makela Ronel (RC Golf)
Kwate Mardochée (Royaume du Ciel)
Nkani Laurens (Royaume du Ciel)
Midfielders (4):
Montingea Grace (RC Golf)
Kyungu Faustin (Aryah)
Mamonekene Hernest (Levons-Nous)
Pelo Israel (JAC)
Forwards (4):
Tsasa Jérémie (Novakin)
Vatu Dan (AC Ujana)
Lobwa Elie (Royaume du Ciel)
Manzangala Elie (Les Aigles du Congo)
