DR Congo national under-20 football team

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DR Congo national under-20 football team
Nickname(s) Small Leopards
Association Congolese Association Football Federation
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation UNIFFAC (Central Africa)
FIFA code COD
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First colours
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First international
Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 2–1 Flag of Zaire (1971-1997).svg  Zaire
(Luanda, Angola; 30 April 1988)
Biggest win
Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo 4–1 Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon
(Kinshasa, RD Congo; 12 August 2013)
Biggest defeat
Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo 1–4 Flag of the Central African Republic.svg  Central African Republic
(Kinshasa, RD Congo; 2 May 2010)
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo 3–0 Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo
(Brazzaville, Congo; 14 December 2022)
U-20 Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances2 (first in 1989 )
Best resultGroup stage (2013)
FIFA U-20 World Cup
AppearancesNone

Congo DR U-20 national football team, also known as Congo DR Under-20s or nicknamed Small Leopards, is the youth team for football in Congo DR. It plays a large role in the development of Congolaise football, and is considered to be the feeder team for the Congo DR national football team and is controlled by the Congolese Association Football Federation. [1] [2] [3]

Competitive record

FIFA U-20 World Cup record

FIFA U-20 World Cup record
YearRoundGPWD1LGSGA
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1977 Did not qualify
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg 1979
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1981
Flag of Mexico.svg 1983
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg 1985
Flag of Chile.svg 1987
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 1989
Flag of Portugal.svg 1991
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1993
Flag of Qatar.svg 1995
Flag of Malaysia.svg 1997
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1999
Flag of Argentina.svg 2001
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2003
Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2005
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2007
Flag of Egypt.svg 2009
Flag of Colombia.svg 2011
Flag of Turkey.svg 2013
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2015
Flag of South Korea.svg 2017
Flag of Poland.svg 2019
Flag of Argentina.svg 2023
Flag of Chile.svg 2025 To be determined
Total0/23000000

1Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Current squad

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
1 GK Jonathan Bayoka (2003-06-22) 22 June 2003 (age 21) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg US Tshinkunku
1 GK Ernest Omba (2004-03-28) 28 March 2004 (age 20) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Athletic Club Ujana
1 GK Josua Tshiolola (2004-12-13) 13 December 2004 (age 19) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kortrijk

2 DF Arthur Inaka (2004-02-01) 1 February 2004 (age 20) Flag of Germany.svg Eintracht Frankfurt
2 DF Jonathan Kiambu (2003-05-08) 8 May 2003 (age 21) Flag of Luxembourg.svg Jeunesse Junglinster
2 DF Néhémie Kusumina (2003-04-24) 24 April 2003 (age 21) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Lubumbashi Sport
2 DF Claude Luendo (2004-02-14) 14 February 2004 (age 20) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg SM Sanga Balende
2 DF Meschack Masengo (2005-12-16) 16 December 2005 (age 18) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe
2 DF Justice Mpempe (2003-12-10) 10 December 2003 (age 20) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg AC Lega
2 DF Mukendi Mukendi (2004-04-11) 11 April 2004 (age 20) Flag of Algeria.svg JS Kabylie

3 MF Mathieu Kambala (2003-05-21) 21 May 2003 (age 21) Flag of Germany.svg 1899 Hoffenheim
3 MF Galiel Kanda (2003-11-21) 21 November 2003 (age 21) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg AC Lega
3 MF Aristide Mateta (2003-01-03) 3 January 2003 (age 21) Flag of France.svg Laval
3 MF Jonathan Mutshatsha (2003-10-08) 8 October 2003 (age 21) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Union SG
3 MF Berny Ndjela (2006-10-09) 9 October 2006 (age 18) Flag of Togo (3-2).svg Dynamic Togolais
3 MF Banks Olongo (2005-10-08) 8 October 2005 (age 19) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg CS Don Bosco
3 MF Elie Omandje (2004-05-05) 5 May 2004 (age 20) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Athletic Club Ujana
3 MF Stéphane Tshimanga (2004-02-07) 7 February 2004 (age 20) Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg Étoile Céleste d’Adjamé

4 FW Christian Ise (2005-04-04) 4 April 2005 (age 19) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg AC Kuya
4 FW Tshikomb Kabwit (2005-05-05) 5 May 2005 (age 19) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg CS Don Bosco
4 FW Alain Kilongozi (2006-05-20) 20 May 2006 (age 18) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg KFA FC
4 FW Christophe Mongila (2004-03-08) 8 March 2004 (age 20) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg AC Lega
4 FW Bradley Muanza (2004-05-18) 18 May 2004 (age 20) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg OH Leuven
4 FW Malanga Mwaku (2003-11-12) 12 November 2003 (age 21) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg US Tshinkunku
4 FW Marc Mwilambwe (2004-02-12) 12 February 2004 (age 20) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Lubumbashi Sport
4 FW Kiza Useni (2003-04-04) 4 April 2003 (age 21) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Etoile du Kivu
4 FW Moise Watsirene (2004-02-12) 12 February 2004 (age 20) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg US Tshinkunku

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