In this article we are going to explore the fascinating world of DR Congo women's national football team, a topic that has captured the attention of people of all ages and interests. From his impact on society to his relevance in history, DR Congo women's national football team has left an indelible mark on popular culture. Over the next few lines, we will examine in depth all facets of DR Congo women's national football team, from its origins to its evolution today. Regardless of whether you are passionate about the subject or simply want to learn more about it, this article will provide you with a complete and enriching insight into DR Congo women's national football team.
Nickname(s) | Léopards dames | ||
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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 | 106 4 (15 March 2024) | ||
Highest | 85 (June – September 2009) | ||
Lowest | 118 (September 2019) | ||
First international | |||
Egypt 1–4 DR Congo (Kaduna, Nigeria; 17 October 1998) | |||
Biggest win | |||
DR Congo 4–0 Uganda (Kinshasa, DR Congo; 28 January 2012) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Nigeria 6–0 DR Congo (Kaduna, Nigeria; 20 October 1998) Equatorial Guinea 6–0 DR Congo (Malabo, Equatorial Guinea; 31 October 2012) | |||
African Women's Championship | |||
Appearances | 3 (first in 1998) | ||
Best result | Third 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.
Congo DR returned to compete in the CAF qualifiers for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Their second round opponent, Equatorial Guinea withdrew, 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.
The DR Congo women's national football team plays their home matches on the Stade des Martyrs.
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
10-18 July 2023 2024 Olympic qualifying | Mozambique | Cancelled | DR Congo |
10-18 July 2023 2024 Olympic qualifying | DR Congo | Cancelled | Mozambique |
22 September 2023 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 2nd leg | DR Congo | 2–1 | Benin | Kinshasa, DR Congo |
15:30 UTC+1 | Report (FECOFA) |
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Stadium: Stade des Martyrs |
26 September 2023 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 1st leg | Benin | 1–2 (2–4 agg.) | DR Congo | Cotonou, Benin |
17:00 UTC+1 |
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Report (FECOFA) | Stadium: Stade de l'Amitié | |
Note: DR Congo won 4–2 on aggregate. |
25 October 2023 2024 Olympic qualifying | DR Congo | 1–1 | South Africa | Kinshasa, DR Congo |
15:30 UTC+1 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Stade des Martyrs |
30 October 2024 Olympic qualifying | South Africa | 2–0 (3–1 agg.) | DR Congo | Johannesburg, South Africa |
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Stadium: Orlando Stadium | |||
Note: South Africa won 3–1 on aggregate |
1 December 2023 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 1st leg | Equatorial Guinea | 1–1 | DR Congo | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea |
16:00 UTC+1 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Estadio de Malabo |
5 December 2023 2024 AFWCON qualification Second round 2nd leg | DR Congo | 2–1 (3–2 agg.) | Equatorial Guinea | Kinshasa ,DR Congo |
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Stadium: Stade des Martyrs | |||
Note: DR Congo won 3–2 on aggregate. |
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Position | Name | Ref. |
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Head coach | Papy Kimoto |
The following players were called up to play against Equatorial Guinea on 1 and 5 December 2023.
The following players have been called up to the DR Congo squad in the past 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up
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DF | Yvonne Obonga | 20 March 2003 | Mazembe | v. Benin, 26 September 2023 | ||
MF | Richanelle Kiteko | 4 May 2002 | Mazembe | v. South Africa, October 2023 | ||
MF | Isabelle Somp | 21 January 2003 | Lupopo | v. South Africa, October 2023 | ||
MF | Nicole Igilima | DC Bweremana | v. South Africa, October 2023 PRE | |||
MF | Hegenie Kalengele | Lupopo | v. South Africa, October 2023 PRE | |||
FW | Deborah Boleki | 15 April 2000 | Mazembe | v. South Africa, October 2023 | ||
FW | Béatrice Apenjonga | 26 September 1999 | Mazembe | v. Benin, 26 September 2023 | ||
FW | Justine Bousu | 12 December 2000 | Mazembe | v. Benin, 26 September 2023 | ||
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*Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 2 August 2021.
Most capped players
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Top goalscorers
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FIFA Women's World Cup record | |||||||||
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Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | |
1991 | Did not enter | ||||||||
1995 | |||||||||
1999 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
2003 | |||||||||
2007 | |||||||||
2011 | |||||||||
2015 | Did not enter | ||||||||
2019 | |||||||||
2023 | Withdrew | ||||||||
Total | 0/9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Summer Olympics record | |||||||||
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Year | Result | GP | W | D* | L | GF | GA | GD | |
1996 | Did not enter | ||||||||
2000 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
2004 | |||||||||
2008 | |||||||||
2012 | |||||||||
2016 | Did not enter | ||||||||
2020 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
Total | 0/7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Africa Women Cup of Nations record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
1991 | Did not enter | |||||||
1995 | ||||||||
1998 | Third place | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 14 | |
2000 | Did not enter | |||||||
2002 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2004 | Did not enter | |||||||
2006 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | |
2008 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2010 | ||||||||
2012 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | |
2014 | Did not enter | |||||||
2016 | Withdrew | |||||||
2018 | Did not enter | |||||||
2022 | Withdrew | |||||||
2024 | Qualified | |||||||
Total | 4/14 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 31 |
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
African Games record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
2003 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | |
2007 | Did not enter | |||||||
2011 | ||||||||
2015 | ||||||||
2019 | ||||||||
2023 | To be determined | |||||||
Total | 1/5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
UNIFFAC Women's Cup | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD |
2020 | Runner-up | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 3 | +6 |
Total | 1/1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 7 | +4 |