Not to be confused with Congo women's national football team.
This article is about the women's team. For the men's team, see DR Congo national football team.

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.

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

Main article: DR Congo women's national football team results

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

2024

30 May 2024 (2024-05-30) Friendly Morocco  2–1  DR Congo Berkane, Morocco
19:00 UTC+1
Report
Report (FRMF)
Stadium: Berkane Municipal Stadium
3 June 2024 (2024-06-03) Friendly Morocco  3–2  DR Congo Berkane, Morocco
19:00 UTC+1
Stadium: Berkane Municipal Stadium
Referee: Emna Ajbouni (Tunisia)
12 July 2024 (2024-07-12) Friendly Senegal  1–0  DR Congo Thiès, Senegal
17:00 UTC+0 Vukulu 90+2', .og' Stadium: Stade Lat-Dior
16 July 2024 (2024-07-16) Friendly Senegal  2–0  DR Congo Thiès, Senegal
17:00 UTC+0
*Ndiaye 66'
 Stadium: Stade Lat-Dior
27 October Friendly DR Congo  1–2  Uganda Kinshasa, DR Congo
15:30 UTC+1
Stadium: Stade des Martyrs
30 October Friendly DR Congo  1–3  Uganda Kinshasa, DR Congo
Mawete 64'
Stadium: Stade des Martyrs

2025

20 February 2025 (2025-02-20) 2026 WAFCON qualifying Botswana  0–2  DR Congo Francistown, Botswana
15:00 UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Francistown Stadium
26 February 2025 (2025-02-26) 2026 WAFCON qualifying DR Congo  v  Botswana Kinshasa, Congo DR
17:00 UTC+1 Report Stadium: Stade des Martyrs

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

Position Name Ref.
Head coach Papy Kimoto [7]

Players

Main article: List of Democratic Republic of the Congo women's international footballers
See also: Category:Democratic Republic of the Congo women's international footballers

Current squad

The following is the squad called up for the 2026 WAFCON qualifying First round named on 29 Janvier 2025.[8]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
16 1GK Fideline Ngoy (captain) (1991-03-31) 31 March 1991 (age 33) Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe
21 1GK Ruth Khonde Republic of the Congo Colombe
2 2DF Belange Vukulu (1997-12-16) 16 December 1997 (age 27) Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe
3 2DF Aimeraude Mawanda (1998-03-25) 25 March 1998 (age 26) Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe
13 2DF Exaucée Kizinga (2004-01-31) 31 January 2004 (age 21) Lithuania MFK Žalgiris [lt]
19 2DF Danny Ngoyi (1999-02-27) 27 February 1999 (age 25) Tanzania Simba Queens
12 3MF Esther Siluvangi (2001-02-08) 8 February 2001 (age 24) France Le Mans
6 3MF Bénie Kubiena (1999-05-07) 7 May 1999 (age 25) Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe
8 3MF Marlène Kasaj (1996-01-25) 25 January 1996 (age 29) Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe
20 3MF Sarah Yasongamo (1998-08-15) 15 August 1998 (age 26) Turkey 1207 Antalya Spor
10 3MF Falonne Pambani (1994-08-02) 2 August 1994 (age 30) Turkey ALG Spor
9 4FW Grâce Mfwamba (1998-09-17) 17 September 1998 (age 26) Saudi Arabia Al-Taraji
15 4FW Esther Dikisha (1998-12-31) 31 December 1998 (age 26) Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe
7 4FW Naomie Kaba-Kaba (1998-02-04) 4 February 1998 (age 27) Saudi Arabia Al-Ahli
17 4FW Ruth Kipoyi (1997-10-15) 15 October 1997 (age 27) Saudi Arabia Al-Nassr
4FW Merveille Kanjinga (2003-02-01) 1 February 2003 (age 22) France Paris Saint-Germain
11 3MF Flavine Mawete (2000-12-11) 11 December 2000 (age 24) Sweden Djurgården
18 4FW Olga Massombo (1999-04-20) 20 April 1999 (age 25) Mexico Mazatlán
24 4FW Gloria Mabomba (1998-03-19) 19 March 1998 (age 26) France Auxerre
4FW Deborah Ngalula (2002-05-25) 25 May 2002 (age 22) Unattached

Recent call ups

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
GK Brigitte Ngamita (2004-10-09) 9 October 2004 (age 20) Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe v.  Morocco,3 June 2024
GK Ginette Mbele (2001-02-23) 23 February 2001 (age 24) France VGA Saint-Maur [fr] v.  Senegal,16 July 2024
GK C Ngwama Democratic Republic of the Congo Amani [fr] v.  Uganda,30 October 2024
DF Tracy Nkodia (2002-05-21) 21 May 2002 (age 22) Unattached v.  Morocco, 3 June 2024
DF Alphonsine Kapinga (1997-08-28) 28 August 1997 (age 27) Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe v.  Equatorial Guinea, 5 December 2023
DF Priscille Tabala Democratic Republic of the Congo FCF Amani [fr] v.  Senegal,16 July 2024
DF Natacha Boyengwa (1999-01-23) 23 January 1999 (age 26) Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe v.  Uganda,30 October 2024
MF Diana Tobe England Watford Development v.  Uganda, 27 October 2024 WD
MF Francesca Lueya (1999-07-27) 27 July 1999 (age 25) Belgium Zulte Waregem v.  Morocco,3 June 2024
MF S'arrive Badiambila (1996-08-08) 8 August 1996 (age 28) Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe v.  Morocco,3 June 2024
MF Richanelle Kiteko (2002-05-04) 4 May 2002 (age 22) Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe v.  South Africa, October 2023
MF Isabelle Somp (2003-01-21) 21 January 2003 (age 22) Democratic Republic of the Congo Lupopo v.  South Africa, October 2023
MF Nicole Igilima Democratic Republic of the Congo DC Bweremana v.  South Africa, October 2023 PRE
MF Hegenie Kalengele Democratic Republic of the Congo Lupopo v.  South Africa, October 2023 PRE
MF Dorcas Vangu (1999-01-12) 12 January 1999 (age 26) Turkey Birfen Koleji Hatay Defne Spor v.  Uganda,30 October 2024
FW Deborah Boleki (2000-04-15) 15 April 2000 (age 24) Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe v.  Morocco,3 June 2024
FW Virginie Kadiata (1993-01-07) 7 January 1993 (age 32) Democratic Republic of the Congo FCF Amani [fr] v.  Morocco,3 June 2024
FW Isabelle Diakesse (1992-12-12) 12 December 1992 (age 32) Tanzania Simba Queens v.  Equatorial Guinea, 5 December 2023
Notes
  • RET = Retired from the national team
  • PRE = Preliminary squad

Records

Main article: List of Democratic Republic of the Congo women's international footballers

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

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record
Year Result GP W D* L GF GA GD
China 1991 Did not enter
Sweden 1995
United States 1999 Did not qualify
United States 2003
China 2007
Germany 2011
Canada 2015 Did not enter
France 2019
AustraliaNew Zealand 2023 Withdrew
Brazil 2027 To be determined
Total 0/10 - - - - - - -

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics record
Year Result GP W D* L GF GA GD
United States 1996 Did not enter
Australia 2000 Did not qualify
Greece 2004
China 2008
United Kingdom 2012
Brazil 2016 Did not enter
Japan 2020 Did not qualify
France 2024
Total 0/8 - - - - - - -

Africa Women Cup of Nations

Africa Women Cup of Nations record
Year Round M W D L GF GA
1991 Did not enter
1995
Nigeria 1998 Third place 5 1 2 2 8 14
South Africa 2000 Did not enter
Nigeria 2002 Did not qualify
South Africa 2004 Did not enter
Nigeria 2006 Group stage 3 0 1 2 4 7
Equatorial Guinea 2008 Did not qualify
South Africa 2010
Equatorial Guinea 2012 Group stage 3 1 0 2 2 10
Namibia 2014 Did not enter
Cameroon 2016 Withdrew
Ghana 2018 Did not enter
Morocco 2022 Withdrew
Morocco 2024 Qualified[a]
Total 4/14 11 2 3 6 14 31

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

African Games

African Games record
Year Round M W D L GF GA
Nigeria 2003 Group stage 3 1 1 1 5 6
Algeria 2007 Did not enter
Mozambique 2011
Republic of the Congo 2015
Morocco 2019
Ghana 2023
Egypt 2027 To be determined
Total 1/6 3 1 1 1 5 6

UNIFFAC Women's Cup

UNIFFAC Women's Cup
Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA GD
Equatorial Guinea2020 Runner-up 5 2 3 0 9 3 +6
Total 1/1 5 3 2 0 11 7 +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]

References

  1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  2. ^ CNN/SI – World Soccer – Women's World Cup Qualifying – Wednesday 28 October 1998 11:43 AM
  3. ^ Congo DR vs. Uganda – 28 January 2012 – Women Soccerway
  4. ^ mcubed.net: Soccer: Women's African Football Championship : Congo DR vs Nigeria
  5. ^ Eliminatoires-JO 2020 : la RDC bat la Guinée Equatoriale par forfait
  6. ^ Cameroon: 2020 Women's Olympic Qualifiers - Favourites Out of the Race
  7. ^ Papy Kimoto is the new coach of Leopard Dames Seniors
  8. ^ RD Congo 🇨🇩 announce their squad for the upcoming qualifying tie against Botswana.
  9. ^ Anatolio (6 December 2023). "El Nzalang Femenino podría jugar la CAN por alineación indebida de RDC" [Nzalang Femenino could play the AFCON due to DRC improper fielding]. Actualidad Guinea Mundo (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
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