DR Congo women's national football team

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Democratic Republic of Congo
Nickname(s) Léopards dames
Association Fédération Congolaise de Football-Association (FECOFA)
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation UNIFFAC
(Central Africa)
Head coach Papy Kimoto
Home stadium Stade des Martyrs
FIFA code COD
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FIFA ranking
Current 102 Steady2.svg (16 August 2024) [1]
Highest85 (June – September 2009)
Lowest118 (September 2019)
First international
Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt 1–4 DR Congo  Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-2003).svg
(Kaduna, Nigeria; 17 October 1998) [2]
Biggest win
Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo 4–0 Uganda  Flag of Uganda.svg
(Kinshasa, DR Congo; 28 January 2012) [3]
Biggest defeat
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 6–0 DR Congo  Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-2003).svg
(Kaduna, Nigeria; 20 October 1998) [4]
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea 6–0 DR Congo  Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg
(Malabo, Equatorial Guinea; 31 October 2012)
African Women's Championship
Appearances3 (first in 1998 )
Best resultThird Place, 1998

The DR Congo women's national football team (French: Équipe nationale féminine de football de la République démocratique du Congo) represents the Democratic Republic of the Congo in international women's football. It is governed by the Congolese Association Football Federation. FIFA refers to DR Congo as Congo DR.

Contents

History

Congo DR returned to compete in the CAF qualifiers for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Their second round opponent, Equatorial Guinea withdrew, [5] seeing Congo DR through to the third round to face Cameroon. After suffering a 0–2 loss in the first leg at Yaoundé, Congo DR built a 2–0 lead at home only to see a late goal by Ajara Nchout knock them out of the tournament with a 2–3 loss on aggregate. [6]

Team image

Home stadium

The DR Congo women's national football team plays their home matches on the Stade des Martyrs.

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

22 September 2023 (2023-09-22) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 2nd leg DR Congo  Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg2–1Flag of Benin.svg  Benin Kinshasa, DR Congo
15:30  UTC+1
Report (FECOFA)
Stadium: Stade des Martyrs
26 September 2023 (2023-09-26) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 1st leg Benin  Flag of Benin.svg1–2
(2–4 agg.)
Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo Cotonou, Benin
17:00  UTC+1
Report (FECOFA) Stadium: Stade de l'Amitié
Note: DR Congo won 4–2 on aggregate.
25 October 2023 (2023-10-25) 2024 Olympic qualifying DR Congo  Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg1–1Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Kinshasa, DR Congo
15:30  UTC+1
Report Stadium: Stade des Martyrs
30 October 2024 Olympic qualifying South Africa  Flag of South Africa.svg2–0
(3–1 agg.)
Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo Johannesburg, South Africa
Stadium: Orlando Stadium
Note: South Africa won 3–1 on aggregate
5 December 2023 (2023-12-05) 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 2nd leg DR Congo  Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg2–1
(3–2 agg.)
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea Kinshasa ,DR Congo
Stadium: Stade des Martyrs
Note: DR Congo won 3–2 on aggregate.

2024

30 May 2024 (2024-05-30) Friendly Morocco  Flag of Morocco.svg2–1Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo Berkane, Morocco
19:00  UTC+1
Report
Report (FRMF)
Stadium: Berkane Municipal Stadium
3 June 2024 (2024-06-03) Friendly Morocco  Flag of Morocco.svg3–2Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo Berkane, Morocco
19:00  UTC+1
Stadium: Berkane Municipal Stadium
Referee: Emna Ajbouni (Tunisia)
12 July 2024 (2024-07-12) Friendly Senegal  Flag of Senegal.svg1–0Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo Thiès, Senegal
17:00  UTC±0 Vukulu Soccerball shade.svg90+2', .og'Stadium: Stade Lat-Dior
16 July 2024 (2024-07-16) Friendly Senegal  Flag of Senegal.svg2–0Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo Thiès, Senegal
17:00  UTC±0
*Ndiaye Soccerball shade.svg66'
Stadium: Stade Lat-Dior

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

PositionNameRef.
Head coach Papy Kimoto [7]

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up to play two friendlies against Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal on July 2024. [8]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Ginette Mbele (2001-02-23) 23 February 2001 (age 23) Flag of France.svg VGA Saint-Maur  [ fr ]
161 GK Fideline Ngoy (1991-03-31) 31 March 1991 (age 33) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe
231 GK Ruth Khonde Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg La Source

22 DF Belange Vukulu (1997-12-16) 16 December 1997 (age 26) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe
52 DF Natacha Boyengwa (1999-01-23) 23 January 1999 (age 25) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe
112 DF Aimeraude Mawanda (1998-03-25) 25 March 1998 (age 26) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe
122 DF Esther Siluvangi (2001-02-08) 8 February 2001 (age 23) Flag of France.svg Le Mans  [ fr ]
142 DF Priscille Tabala Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg FCF Amani  [ fr ]
222 DF Danny Ngoyi (captain) (1999-02-27) 27 February 1999 (age 25) Flag of Tanzania.svg Simba Queens
252 DF Exaucée Kizinga (2004-01-31) 31 January 2004 (age 20) Flag of Lithuania.svg MFK Žalgiris  [ lt ]

43 MF Sarah Yasongamo Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg FCF Amani  [ fr ]
63 MF Bénie Kubiena (2003-05-07) 7 May 2003 (age 21) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe
83 MF Marlène Kasaj (1996-01-25) 25 January 1996 (age 28) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe
103 MF Falonne Pambani (1994-08-02) 2 August 1994 (age 30) Flag of Turkey.svg ALG Spor

74 FW Naomie Kaba-Kaba (1998-02-04) 4 February 1998 (age 26) Flag of Turkey.svg Galatasaray
94 FW Grâce Mfwamba (1998-09-17) 17 September 1998 (age 25) Flag of Turkey.svg Trabzonspor
154 FW Esther Dikisha (1998-12-31) 31 December 1998 (age 25) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe
174 FW Ruth Kipoyi (1997-10-15) 15 October 1997 (age 26) Flag of Turkey.svg Galatasaray
184 FW Olga Massombo (1999-04-20) 20 April 1999 (age 25) Flag of Poland.svg AP Orlen Gdańsk
194 FW Merveille Kanjinga (2003-02-01) 1 February 2003 (age 21) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe
214 FW Gloria Mabomba (1998-03-19) 19 March 1998 (age 26) Flag of France.svg Auxerre

Recent call ups

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

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Brigitte Ngamita (2004-10-09) 9 October 2004 (age 19) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco,3 June 2024

DF Yvonne Obonga (2003-03-20) 20 March 2003 (age 21) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe v. Flag of Benin.svg  Benin, 26 September 2023
DF Alphonsine Kapinga (1997-08-28) 28 August 1997 (age 26) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe v. Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea, 5 December 2023
DF Tracy Nkodia (2002-05-21) 21 May 2002 (age 22) Flag of France.svg Le Mans  [ fr ]v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco, 3 June 2024

MF Richanelle Kiteko (2002-05-04) 4 May 2002 (age 22) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe v. Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa, October 2023
MF Isabelle Somp (2003-01-21) 21 January 2003 (age 21) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Lupopo v. Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa, October 2023
MF Nicole Igilima Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg DC Bweremanav. Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa, October 2023 PRE
MF Hegenie Kalengele Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Lupopo v. Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa, October 2023 PRE
MF Francesca Lueya (1999-07-27) 27 July 1999 (age 25) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Charleroi  [ fr ]v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco,3 June 2024
MF S'arrive Badiambila (1996-08-08) 8 August 1996 (age 28) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco,3 June 2024

FW Béatrice Apenjonga (1999-09-26) 26 September 1999 (age 24) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe v. Flag of Benin.svg  Benin, 26 September 2023
FW Justine Bousu (2000-12-12) 12 December 2000 (age 23) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe v. Flag of Benin.svg  Benin, 26 September 2023
FW Isabelle Diakesse (1992-12-12) 12 December 1992 (age 31) Flag of Tanzania.svg Simba Queens v. Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea, 5 December 2023
FW Deborah Boleki (2000-04-15) 15 April 2000 (age 24) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg TP Mazembe v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco,3 June 2024
FW Deborah Ngalula (2002-05-25) 25 May 2002 (age 22) Flag of France.svg La Roche v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco,3 June 2024
FW Virginie Kadiata (1993-01-07) 7 January 1993 (age 31) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg FCF Amani  [ fr ]v. Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco,3 June 2024

Notes
  • RET = Retired from the national team
  • PRE = Preliminary squad

Records

*Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 2 August 2021.

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

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

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics record
YearResultGPWD*LGFGAGD
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 Did not enter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2000 Did not qualify
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 Did not enter
Flag of Japan.svg 2020 Did not qualify
Flag of France.svg 2024
Total0/8-------

Africa Women Cup of Nations

Africa Women Cup of Nations record
YearRoundMWDLGFGA
1991 Did not enter
1995
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1998 Third place5122814
Flag of South Africa.svg 2000 Did not enter
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2002 Did not qualify
Flag of South Africa.svg 2004 Did not enter
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2006 Group stage301247
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2008 Did not qualify
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2012 Group stage3102210
Flag of Namibia.svg 2014 Did not enter
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2016 Withdrew
Flag of Ghana.svg 2018 Did not enter
Flag of Morocco.svg 2022 Withdrew
Flag of Morocco.svg 2024 Qualified [lower-alpha 1]
Total4/14112361431

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

African Games

African Games record
YearRoundMWDLGFGA
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2003 Group stage311156
Flag of Algeria.svg 2007 Did not enter
Flag of Mozambique.svg 2011
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg 2015
Flag of Morocco.svg 2019
Flag of Ghana.svg 2023
Flag of Egypt.svg 2027 To be determined
Total1/6311156

UNIFFAC Women's Cup

UNIFFAC Women's Cup
YearResultMatchesWinsDrawsLossesGFGAGD
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2020 Runner-up523093+6
Total1/15320117+4

See also

Notes

  1. Challenged by the Equatoguinean Football Federation, which claims DR Congo have fielded two players (Fideline Ngoy and Falonne Pambani) who had appeared at the 2012 African Women's Championship using other dates of birth. [9]

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