DR Congo National Football Team Starting Lineup vs New Zealand National Football Team

Posted by Ngugi Wathiongo October 13, 2023

DR Congo National Football Team Starting Lineup vs New Zealand National Football Team: New Zealand vs DR Congo 13 October 2023. New Zealand and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will meet in a friendly at the Estadio Nueva Condomina in Murcia, Spain, on Friday, October 13.

For New Zealand, this match has special meaning as it marks their return to international competition after a hiatus since June. During the previous international break in September, they remained inactive. In 2023, the All Whites’ international schedule has been limited, with only three games played so far. These matches included two friendly matches against China and one against Sweden.

The upcoming friendly against the Democratic Republic of the Congo serves as an opportunity for New Zealand to regroup, improve their tactics and test their team’s capabilities in a competitive environment. Friendly matches like this are important for team development and cohesion, as they allow players to develop chemistry and adapt to different playing styles. It is also an opportunity for coaches to evaluate the team’s progress and make any necessary adjustments.

DR Congo National Football Team Starting Lineup vs New Zealand National Football Team

DR Congo Squad List

Goalkeepers
Lionel Mpasi (5 caps) Rodez, France
Baggio Siadi Ngusia (4 caps) TP Mazembe, DR Congo
Dimitry Bertaud* (0 caps) Montpellier, France

Defenders
Chancel Mbemba (70 caps) Marseille, France
Arthur Masuaku (17 caps). Besiktas, Turkey
Henoc Inonga Baka (6 caps) Simba, Tanzania
Gédéon Kalulu (4 caps) Lorient, France
Dylan Batubinsika (3 caps) Saint-Étienne, France
Rocky Bushiri (1 caps) Hibernian, Scotland
Joris Kavembe (1 caps) Genk, Belgium
Brian Bayeye* (0 caps) Ascoli, Italy

DR Congo National Football Team Starting Lineup vs New Zealand National Football Team

Midfielders
Samuel Moutoussamy (21 caps) Nantes, France
Edo Kayembe (16 caps) Watford, England
Théo Bongonda (7 caps) Spartak Moscow, Russia
Aaron Tshibola (5 caps) Hatta, United Arab Emirates
William Balikwisha (2 caps) Standard Liège, Belgium
Charles Pickel (2 caps) Cremonese, Italy
Grady Diangana* (0 caps) West Bromwich Albion, England
Jonathan Okita (1 caps) Zürich, Switzerland

Forwards
Cédric Bakambu (43 caps) Galatasaray, Turkey
Meschak Elia (30 caps) Young Boys, Switzerland
Ben Malango (21 caps) Qatar SC, Qatar
Jackson Muleka (12 caps) Besiktas, Turkey
Fiston Kalala Mayele (6 caps) Pyramids, Egypt
Silas Katompa Mvumpa (3 caps) VIB Stuttgart, Germany
Simon Banza* (0 caps) Braga, Portugal

New Zealand will look to make the most of this friendly as they prepare for the upcoming matches and look to build momentum on the international stage. These matches are important steps on your path to success in the world of football.

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