AFCON 2027: Willy Kambwala ruled out, Magloire Ntambwe called up
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bénin Web TV
The Congolese Football Federation confirmed that injured Willy Kambwala is ruled out and will be replaced by Magloire Ntambwe for the third and fourth rounds of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. The TP Mazembe defender receives his first call-up with the Leopards ahead of two matches against Sierra Leone, according to Benin Web TV.
The Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA) officially confirmed on Sunday 8 November 2026 that injured defender Willy Kambwala will miss the Democratic Republic of Congo's two matches against Sierra Leone in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Leopards coach Sébastien Desabre has called up Magloire Ntambwe, captain of TP Mazembe, to replace him, according to FECOFA.
Magloire Ntambwe receives his first call-up to the Congolese national team. He becomes the first outfield player from the national league to join Desabre's squad since Oscar Kabwit, also a TP Mazembe player, was called up in November 2024 to replace Gaël Kakuta.
The Leopards' camp began on Sunday in Kinshasa. DR Congo will host Sierra Leone on Thursday 12 November at the Stade des Martyrs before a second match on 17 November at the Larbi-Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. DR Congo have six points after two rounds and top Group E, while Sierra Leone have yet to take a point, according to the schedule and data provided by the Congolese federation.
