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Congo national football team

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Men's association football team
Not to be confused withDR Congo national football team.
This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, seeCongo women's national football team.
Congo
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Diables Rouges (The Red Devils)
Guerriers de l'Équateur (Warriors of theEquator)
AssociationFédération Congolaise de Football (FECOFOOT)
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationUNIFFAC (Central Africa)
Head coachFabrizio Cesana
CaptainBéranger Itoua
MostcapsJonas Bahamboula
Delvin N'Dinga (56)
Top scorerThievy Bifouma (16)
Home stadiumStade ya mbanza Kintélé
Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat
FIFA codeCGO
Firstcolours
Secondcolours
Thirdcolours
FIFA ranking
Current 134Steady (19 November 2025)[1]
Highest42 (September 2015)
Lowest144 (September 2011)
First international
FranceFrench Congo 5–1CameroonFrance
(Middle Congo; 1954)[2]
Biggest win
 Congo 11–0Chad 
(Congo; 28 March 1964)
 Congo 11–0São Tomé and Príncipe 
(Libreville,Gabon; 7 July 1976)
Biggest defeat
 Malagasy Republic 8–1Congo 
(Antananarivo,Madagascar; 18 April 1960)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances7 (first in1968)
Best resultChampions (1972)

TheCongo national football team (French:Équipe du Congo de football) represents theRepublic of the Congo in men'sassociation football and is governed by theCongolese Football Federation. They have never qualified for theWorld Cup, but did win theAfrica Cup of Nations in1972. They also won theAll-Africa Games football tournament in1965. The team is also a member of bothFIFA and theConfederation of African Football (CAF).

History

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The Congo national football team made its first ever appearance in February 1960 in afriendly against theIvory Coast which they lost 4–2.[4] On 13 April, they defeatedReunion 4–1 in their first game to advance to the quarter-finals. In their quarter-final on 15 April, they defeated theIvory Coast 3–2. On 17 April, they lost 5–4 toCameroon and were beaten 8–1 by the hostMadagascar in the third-place play-off on 19 April.

In April 1963 they entered anotherL'Amitié competition, this time inSenegal, and were drawn in a group withTunisia, the Ivory Coast,Democratic Republic of Congo andMauritania. They lost their opener 2–0 to Tunisia on 13 April but beat the Ivory Coast 3–2 the next day. On 15 April they beat their neighbour Congo Kinshasa 2–1, and then Mauritania 11–0 two days later, but did not advance to the next round.

In July 1965 the Congo held the1965 All-Africa Games and were drawn in a group withMali,Uganda andTogo. They drew 1–1 with Mali on 18 July and beat Uganda 2–1 the next day. On 21 July they drew 1–1 against Togo but advanced through to the semi-finals, where they beat the Ivory Coast 1–0 on 23 July. On 25 July the Congo drew 0–0 versus Mali in the final, but won the tournament by having won ten corners in the final compared to Mali's one.

On 11 January 1967 the Congo played their first non-African opposition, defeatingRomania 1–0 in a home friendly. On 19 February 1967 the Congo travelled toTunisia for their first ever African Cup of Nations qualifier, drawing 1–1. On 2 August 1967 they hosted a qualifier against Cameroon, and defeated them 2–1 to top their qualifying group and advance to their first finals.

The finals wereheld in Ethiopia in January 1968 and the Congo were drawn in a group with their neighbourZaire,Senegal andGhana. They lost the opener to Zaire 3–0 on 12 January and two days later lost 2–1 to Senegal. On 16 January the Congo were defeated 3–1 by Ghana and were knocked out.

The Congo hosted a friendly against Romania for the second successive year on 16 June 1968 and won 4–2. On 30 July 1968 they played their first ever South American opposition, losing a home friendly 2–0 toBrazil.

In1972, the Congo won their onlyAfrican Cup of Nations title. Congo defeated hostCameroon in the semi-final 1–0 before beatingMali 3–2 to claim the championship. On that squad was arguably Congo's most famous player,François M'Pelé, who starred forPSG in the 1970s.

In qualification for the1998 World Cup, the Congo came within a win of qualifying for the final tournament. However, after home wins overZambia,DR Congo andSouth Africa, Congo lost their final match 1–0 away to South Africa and was eliminated.

In February 2025 Congo was suspended from international competitions by FIFA due to "third-party interference" inFECOFOOT - Congolese football's governing body.[5]

Results and fixtures

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Main article:Congo national football team results (2020–present)

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2024

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Congo  v Uganda
19 November 2024 (2024-11-19)2025 AFCON qualificationCongo 0–1 UgandaBrazzaville, Congo
13:00 UTC+1ReportStadium:Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat
Attendance: 15,000
Referee: Mohamed Maarouf Eid Mansour (Egypt)

2025

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Tanzania  v Congo
17 March2026 FIFA World Cup qualificationTanzania 3–0
Awarded[a]		 CongoTBD, Tanzania
Congo  v Zambia
24 March2026 FIFA World Cup qualificationCongo 0–3
Awarded[b]		 ZambiaTBD, Congo
Congo  v Tanzania
5 September2026 FIFA World Cup qualificationCongo 1–1 TanzaniaBrazzaville, Congo
Moussavou 68'ReportSamatta 84'Stadium:Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat
Referee: Thabang Ketshabile (Botwsana)
Congo  v Eritrea
8 September2026 FIFA World Cup qualificationCongo Canceled EritreaTBD, Congo
Niger  v Congo
6 October2026 FIFA World Cup qualificationNiger v CongoTBD, Niger
Morocco  v Congo
13 October2026 FIFA World Cup qualificationMorocco v CongoTBD, Morocco

Coaching staff

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PositionName
Head coachItalyFabrizio Cesana
Assistant coachesRepublic of the Congo Moïse Mavundza
Republic of the Congo Henri Nganga
Goalkeeping coachRepublic of the Congo Gérald Mbandaka
Fitness coachRepublic of the Congo Formose Kimbuta
Match analystRepublic of the Congo François Mpanga
DoctorsRepublic of the Congo Dr. Stéphane Mavungu
Republic of the Congo Dr. Gervais Tchibinda
PhysiotherapistsRepublic of the Congo Aurélien Kimpembe
Republic of the Congo Maurice Mvoungou
Republic of the Congo Loïc Kimbela
Republic of the Congo Jérôme Tchuka
Team coordinatorRepublic of the Congo Hervé Ngolo
Technical directorRepublic of the Congo Maxime Nzassi

Coaching history

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Players

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Current squad

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The following players were called-up for the2025 AFCON qualification matches againstSouth Sudan andUganda on 14 and 19 November 2024 respectively.[citation needed]

Caps and goals are correct as of 19 November 2024, after the match againstUganda

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1GKTrey Vimalin (2001-01-28)28 January 2001 (age 24)40French Football FederationFleury 91
1GKMarly Prince Heritier (1999-04-10)10 April 1999 (age 26)10Football Federation of KosovoFeronikeli 74
1GKChelcy Bonazebi (2006-05-18)18 May 2006 (age 19)00Congolese Football FederationCARA Brazzaville
1GKDavid Opoundja (1998-04-03)3 April 1998 (age 27)00Congolese Association Football FederationCeleste
2DFRyan Bidounga (1997-04-29)29 April 1997 (age 28)100Bulgarian Football UnionCSKA 1948
2DFBryan Passi (1997-08-05)5 August 1997 (age 28)100Portuguese Football FederationMafra
2DFMorgan Poaty (1997-07-15)15 July 1997 (age 28)100Swiss Football AssociationLausanne-Sport
2DFRamaric Etou (1995-05-25)25 May 1995 (age 30)70Georgian Football FederationDila Gori
2DFLoïs Fauriel (2002-07-17)17 July 2002 (age 23)30Cyprus Football AssociationDoxa Katokopias
2DFChrist Makosso (2004-05-09)9 May 2004 (age 21)30French Football FederationSochaux
2DFJanard Berlohd Mbemba (2002-03-06)6 March 2002 (age 23)30Congolese Football FederationDiables Noirs
3MFHarvy Ossété (1999-08-18)18 August 1999 (age 26)310Congolese Association Football FederationSaint-Éloi Lupopo
3MFMerveil Ndockyt (1998-07-20)20 July 1998 (age 27)271Croatian Football FederationGorica
3MFGaius Makouta (1997-07-25)25 July 1997 (age 28)242Portuguese Football FederationBoavista
3MFFred Dembi (1995-02-21)21 February 1995 (age 30)121French Football FederationRed Star
3MFChandrel Massanga (1999-08-17)17 August 1999 (age 26)121Turkish Football FederationHatayspor
3MFNolan Mbemba (1995-02-19)19 February 1995 (age 30)100French Football FederationGrenoble
3MFGlid Otanga (2000-08-14)14 August 2000 (age 25)10Israel Football AssociationBnei Sakhnin
4FWPrestige Mboungou (2000-07-10)10 July 2000 (age 25)312Football Association of SerbiaTSC
4FWSilvère Ganvoula (1996-06-29)29 June 1996 (age 29)246Italian Football FederationMonza
4FWMons Bassouamina (1998-05-28)28 May 1998 (age 27)132French Football FederationPau
4FWYann Mabella (1996-02-22)22 February 1996 (age 29)80Luxembourg Football FederationRFCU Union
4FWChristopher Ibayi (1995-07-18)18 July 1995 (age 30)32French Football FederationRouen
4FWJason Bahamboula (2001-06-15)15 June 2001 (age 24)20Canadian Soccer AssociationHFX Wanderers
4FWArchange Bintsouka (2002-10-25)25 October 2002 (age 23)20Albanian Football FederationPartizani
4FWElie Andzouono (2002-01-02)2 January 2002 (age 23)10Congolese Football FederationDiables Noirs
4FWBeni Nambokaunknown10Congolese Association Football FederationCeleste

Recent call-ups

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The following players were called up for Congo in the last 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GKChristoffer Mafoumbi (1994-03-03)3 March 1994 (age 31)380MaltaFlorianav. South Africa, 11 October 2024
DFYhoan Andzouana (1996-12-13)13 December 1996 (age 28)140SlovakiaDACv. South Sudan, 14 November 2024PRE
MFRaviere Otanga (2000-08-14)14 August 2000 (age 25)30GhanaHearts of Oakv. South Africa, 11 October 2024
MFAntoine Makoumbou (1998-07-18)18 July 1998 (age 27)191ItalyCagliariv. South Africa, 11 October 2024PRE
FWJosna Loulendo (2004-01-15)15 January 2004 (age 21)20United Arab EmiratesAl Ainv. South Africa, 11 October 2024
  • DEC Player refused to join the team after the call-up.
  • INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
  • PRE Preliminary squad.
  • RET Player has retired from international football.
  • SUS Suspended from the national team.

Records

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As of 19 November 2024[8]
Players inbold are still active with Congo.

Most appearances

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Delvin N'Dinga is Congo's joint-most capped player with 56 appearances.
RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1Jonas Bahamboula56131969–1982
Delvin N'Dinga5612008–2021
3Destin Makita5512001–2013
4Barel Mouko5112004–2018
5Magnoléké Bissiki4502012–2021
6Oscar Ewolo4422000–2013
7Prince Oniangué4382008–2019
8Thievy Bifouma41162014–present
Francis N'Ganga4132008–2017
10Christoffer Mafoumbi3802012–present
Brice Samba3801990–2001

Top goalscorers

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Thievy Bifouma is Congo's top scorer with 16 goals.
RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1Thievy Bifouma16410.392014–present
2Jonas Bahamboula13560.231969–1982
3François M'Pelé12290.411971–1978
4Paul Moukila11310.351970–1978
5Anges Ngapy10330.31984–1993
Férébory Doré10370.272010–2017
7Jean-Jacques N'Domba8350.231974–1992
Prince Oniangué8430.192008–2019
9Kader Bidimbou5130.382014–2023
Guy Mbenza5210.242017–present
Rolf-Christel Guié-Mien5250.21996–2008
Hardy Binguila5290.172013–2023
Silvère Ganvoula5290.172014–present
Fabrice Ondama5370.142006–2017

Competition records

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FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup recordQualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
1930 to1958Part of FrancePart of France
as Congo-Brazzaville
Chile1962Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
England1966Entry not accepted by FIFAEntry not accepted by FIFA
as People's Republic of the Congo
Mexico1970Did not enterDid not enter
West Germany1974Did not qualify201123
Argentina1978411278
Spain1982Did not enterDid not enter
Mexico1986
Italy1990
as Republic of the Congo
United States1994Did not qualify400405
France1998842286
South KoreaJapan2002103251017
Germany2006124261215
South Africa2010630378
Brazil20148431134
Russia201882241116
Qatar20226033510
CanadaMexicoUnited States2026Suspended3003213
MoroccoPortugalSpain2030To be determinedTo be determined
Saudi Arabia2034
Total0/157121163477105

Africa Cup of Nations

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Africa Cup of Nations record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
Sudan1957Part of France
United Arab Republic1959
Played as Congo-Brazzaville
Ethiopia1962Not affiliated to CAF
Ghana1963
Tunisia1965
Ethiopia1968Group stage7th300328
Played as People's Republic of the Congo
Sudan1970Did not enter
Cameroon1972Winners1st531195
Egypt1974Fourth place4th5212710
Ethiopia1976Did not qualify
Ghana1978Group stage7th301214
Nigeria1980Did not qualify
Libya1982
Ivory Coast1984
Egypt1986
Morocco1988
Algeria1990Did not enter
Played as Republic of the Congo
Senegal1992Quarter-finals5th302123
Tunisia1994Did not qualify
South Africa1996
Burkina Faso1998
GhanaNigeria2000Group stage11th302101
Mali2002Did not qualify
Tunisia2004
Egypt2006
Ghana2008
Angola2010
GabonEquatorial Guinea2012
South Africa2013
Equatorial Guinea2015Quarter-finals5th421166
Gabon2017Did not qualify
Egypt2019
Cameroon2021
Ivory Coast2023
Morocco2025
KenyaTanzaniaUganda2027To be determined
2029
Total1 Title7/352678112737

African Games

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See also:Congo national under-23 football team
See also:Congo national under-20 football team
African Games record
YearResultPldWDLGFGA
Republic of the Congo1965Gold5311115
Nigeria19736th310258
Total2/484131613

Honours

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Continental

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Regional

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  • CEMAC Cup
    • 1st place, gold medalist(s)Champions (2): 2007, 2010
    • 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runners-up (2): 2008, 2014
    • 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Third place (2): 2003, 2013
  • UDEAC Championship
    • 1st place, gold medalist(s)Champions (1): 1990
    • 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runners-up (2): 1984, 1985
    • 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Third place (2): 1986, 1988
  • Central African Games
    • 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver medal (2): 1976, 1981
    • 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Bronze medal (1): 1987

Summary

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Competition1st place, gold medalist(s)2nd place, silver medalist(s)3rd place, bronze medalist(s)Total
CAF African Cup of Nations1001
Total1001
Notes
  1. Competition organized byANOCA, officially not recognized by FIFA.

Notes

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  1. ^Tanzania were awarded a 3–0 victory by forfeit due to Congo's suspension by FIFA on 6 February for government interference inCongolese Football Federation operations. The suspension was lifted on 14 May 2025.[6][7]
  2. ^Zambia were awarded a 3–0 victory by forfeit due to Congo's suspension by FIFA on 6 February for government interference inCongolese Football Federation operations. The suspension was lifted on 14 May 2025.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^"The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking".FIFA. 19 November 2025. Retrieved19 November 2025.
  2. ^"World Football Elo Ratings".www.eloratings.net.Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved6 April 2023.
  3. ^Elo rankings change compared to one year ago."World Football Elo Ratings".eloratings.net. 23 November 2025. Retrieved23 November 2025.
  4. ^"Congo (Brazzaville) - List of International Matches".RSSSF. Rec. Sport Soccer Statistics Foundation. 23 December 2013.Archived from the original on 19 August 2019. Retrieved29 January 2014.
  5. ^"FIFA suspends the Congolese Football Association and the Pakistan Football Federation".FIFA.com. FIFA. Retrieved11 April 2025.
  6. ^ab"Suspension of the Congolese Football Association (FECOFOOT) from 6 February 2025 until further notice"(PDF).FIFA Circular. No. 1922. 6 February 2025. Retrieved8 February 2025.
  7. ^ab"Scores & Fixtures". FIFA.
  8. ^Mamrud, Roberto."Congo-Brazzaville – Record International Players".RSSSF.Archived from the original on 10 July 2022. Retrieved8 March 2018.

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