Congo women's national football team

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Congo
Nickname(s) Diablesses Rouges (The Red She-Devils)
Association Congolese Football Federation
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation UNIFFAC (Central Africa)
Head coachGabriel Dengaki
Home stadium Stade de la Revolution
FIFA code CGO
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First colours
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FIFA ranking
Current 112 Decrease2.svg 2 (16 August 2024) [1]
Highest79 (December 2009)
Lowest122 (October 2007)
First international
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea 2–2 Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg
(Malabo, Equatorial Guinea; 30 May 2004)
Biggest win
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo 9–0 Togo  Flag of Togo (3-2).svg
(Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo; 12 March 2006)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco 7–0 Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg
(12 June 2022)
Africa Women Cup of Nations
Appearances1 (first in 2008 )
Best resultGroup stage, 2008

The Congo women's national football team represents the Congo in international football.

Contents

Congo took part in the first African Championship in 1991, but withdrew before the tournament began. Congo did not compete at another championship until the 2004 tournament, where they beat Equatorial Guinea, but lost to Cameroon in qualification. During the qualification for the 2006 African Championship, they beat Togo over two legs, but did not turn up for the second qualifying round match against Ghana.

First in the 2008 Championship, Congo qualified by beating the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final qualifying round. Congo then went on to a group with Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and Mali. They finished the group with three points after a win against Mali, and defeats to good Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon sides.

Despite good performances in 2008, they did not qualify for the 2010 African Championship. Therefore, they cannot qualify for the 2011 Germany World Cup.

History

The beginning

The Congo women's national team played its first official match on May 30, 2004, in Malabo against Equatorial Guinea (draw 2–2). [2] The Congolese women have participated in one African Women's Football Championship finals in 2006, where they were eliminated in the first round. The team has never participated in a World Cup or Olympic finals.

Team image

Home stadium

The Congo women's national football team plays their home matches on the Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat.

Results and fixtures

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  Lose  Fixture

2023

10-18 July 2023 (2023-07) 2024 Olympic qualifying Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svgCancelledFlag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania
10-18 July 2023 (2023-07) 2024 Olympic qualifying Tanzania  Flag of Tanzania.svgCancelledFlag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo
21 September 2023 (2023-09-21) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 1st leg Guinea-Bissau  Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg0–1Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
15:30  UTC±0 Report
  • Indira Soccerball shade.svg89' (o.g.)
Stadium: Estádio 24 de Setembro
26 September 2023 (2023-09-26) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 2nd leg Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg2–0
(3–0 agg.)
Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau Brazzaville, Congo
15:30  UTC+1
Stadium: Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat
Note: Congo won 3–0 on aggregate.
29 November 2023 (2023-11-29) 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 1st leg Tunisia  Flag of Tunisia.svg5–2Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo Soliman, Tunisia
--:--  UTC+1 Stadium: Stade municipal de Soliman
5 December 2023 (2023-12-05) 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 2nd leg Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg1–1
(3–6 agg.)
Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia Brazzaville, Congo
--:--  UTC+1 Stadium: Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat
Note: Tunisia won 6–3 on aggregate.

Source: global archive

Coaching staff

PositionNameRef.
Head coach M.MBEMBA BERJONA

History of Managers

Players

Current squad

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Jessica Mpika
161 GK Valle Ngamakita (1991-04-13) 13 April 1991 (age 33)

22 DF Flore Mabahou (1992-12-15) 15 December 1992 (age 31)
42 DF Grâce Akouala Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg
52 DF Michelle Mfouo (1998-09-18) 18 September 1998 (age 26) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe
82 DF Sacré Taty
132 DF Alima Ndayaka Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg
152 DF Chimène Ngazue (2004-04-04) 4 April 2004 (age 20) Flag of Morocco.svg Raja Aït Iazza
172 DF Tansylvie Manangou (1990-02-21) 21 February 1990 (age 34)

63 MF Gabelle Ngouala (1996-05-07) 7 May 1996 (age 28) Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg
93 MF Dedina Mabondzo Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg
123 MF Clarisse Kouanga (2003-01-01) 1 January 2003 (age 21)
3 MF Josiane Toubele (2002-06-11) 11 June 2002 (age 22) Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Epaghaba

24 FW Merveille Sita Ndengo
74 FW Pauline Mbayo (2005-04-22) 22 April 2005 (age 19) Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg AC Colombe
104 FW Queen Bouanga Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg
114 FW Bénédicte Nzeyi
144 FW Doris Senga
184 FW Aïcha Yamoumou (2003-08-25) 25 August 2003 (age 21) Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up to a Congo squad in the past 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up



DF Welcome Londo (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 (age 21) Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Diables Noirs v. Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau,26 September 2023
DF Ornela Mitesamani v. Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau,26 September 2023
DF Zita Maba v. Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau,26 September 2023

MF Benite Obambza v. Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau,26 September 2023
MF Q Elismine Bouanga Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg v. Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau,26 September 2023

FW Elda Loulendo (captain)v. Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau,26 September 2023

Individual records

Achievements

Women's World Cup record

FIFA Women's World Cup finals
YearResultGPWD*LGFGAGD
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1991 Withdrew-------
Flag of Sweden.svg 1995 Did not enter-------
Flag of the United States.svg 1999 Did not enter-------
Flag of the United States.svg 2003 Did not enter-------
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007 Withdrew-------
Flag of Germany.svg 2011 Did not enter-------
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015 Did not enter-------
Flag of France.svg 2019 Did not qualify-------
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023 Did not qualify-------
Flag of Brazil.svg 2027 To be determined-------
Total0/10-------
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics record
YearResultPldWD*LGSGAGD
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 Did not qualify
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2000
Flag of Greece.svg 2004
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2008
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2012
Flag of Brazil.svg 2016
Flag of Japan.svg 2020
Flag of France.svg 2024
Total0/80000000
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

African Women's Championship/Cup of Nations

African Women's Championship
YearRoundResultMWDLGFGA
1991 Withdrew in the quarterfinals
1995-2002Did not enter
Flag of South Africa.svg 2004 Did not qualify
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2006 Withdrew in the qualifiers
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2008 Group stage310236
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 Did not enter
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2012
Flag of Namibia.svg 2014
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2016
Flag of Ghana.svg 2018 Did not qualify
Flag placeholder.svg 2020 Cancelled [a]
Flag of Morocco.svg 2022 Did not qualify
Flag of Morocco.svg 2024 Did not qualify
Total1/12310236

African Games

African Games Finals
YearRoundResultMWDLGFGA
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg 2015 Groupe stage301227
Flag of Ghana.svg 2023 -000000
Total1/5301227

UNIFFAC Women's Cup

UNIFFAC Women's Cup
YearResultMatchesWinsDrawsLossesGFGAGD
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2020 Did not enter
Total1/1403145−1

Honours

Notes

  1. Originally qualified as hosts. After withdrawal from hosting the tournament, they were sent to play the qualifiers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament and its qualification were cancelled.

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