Congo DR have won the Africa Cup of Nations twice (1968, 1974). The team was founded in 1919.
Overview
The Congo DR national football team, known as the Leopards, represents the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is governed by the Fédération Congolaise de Football Association, founded in 1919. The team has won the Africa Cup of Nations twice, in 1968 and 1974, competing at the time under the name Zaire. Those remain the country's only continental titles, though the team has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations on multiple occasions since.
The current squad draws on players from European club football. Defenders such as Gaël Kalulu and Aaron Wan-Bissaka bring experience from top European leagues, and the forward line includes Cédric Bakambu and Yoane Wissa, who have competed at a high club level. Goalkeepers Maël Epolo, Tindy Fayulu and Lionel Mpasi provide depth in that position.
The team is preparing for World Cup qualification fixtures scheduled for 2026, continuing its efforts to reach a second FIFA World Cup.
