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The DR Congo women's national football team 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.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Nickname(s)	Léopards dames
Association	Congolese Association Football Federation
Confederation	CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation	UNIFFAC (Central Africa)
Head coach	Marcello Kadiamba
Home stadium	Stade des Martyrs
FIFA code	COD
First colours Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	113 2 (13 October 2022)[1]
Highest	85 (June 2009)
Lowest	148 (September 2015)
First international
Egypt 1–4 DR Congo  (Kaduna, Nigeria; 17 October 1998)[2]
Biggest win
DR Congo 4–0 Uganda  (Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo; 28 January 2012)[3]
Biggest defeat
Nigeria 3–0 DR Congo  (Kaduna, Nigeria; 20 October 1998)[4]
African Women's Championship
Appearances	3 (first in 1998)
Best result	Third Place, 1998

History

DR Congo was scheduled to debut against Namibia on the 1998 African Women's Championship qualifiers, to be held in Nigeria, but it withdrew. They debuted against Egypt on 17 October 1998 in Kaduna, Nigeria, and won 4–1. At the second encounter against the hosts, Nigeria, they lost by 6–0 and in the last match of the Group Stage, they drew with Morocco 0–0 and advanced to the semi-finals by scoring 7 goals and receiving 7. In the semi-finals Ghana beat them by 4–1 after extra time, to play the third place match in which they drew 3–3 to Cameroon, winning the 3rd place by scoring 3–1 on the penalty shootout, but did not qualify to the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup, to be held in the United States.

The team did not enter the 2000 African Women's Championship. In the 2002 African Women's Championship qualifiers they faced Angola. The first leg was a 1–0 loss and the second was a 1–0 win, but a 5–4 penalty shootout loss, leaving Congo DR out of the tournament and the World Cup, held again in the United States.

They played on the 2003 All-Africa Games in Nigeria, all the encounters in Kaduna, against Algeria (4 October, won 5–2), Mali (7 October, draw 0–0) and South Africa (10 October, lost 4–0). Congo DR also played against Ghana and lost 2–0 (26 October in Kumasi) and 2–1 (9 November in Kinshasa). The team did withdrew of the 2004 African Women's Championship who was scheduled to play against Gabon on the qualifiers.

Congo DR faced Zambia in the 2006 African Women's Championship qualifiers and won 3–0 and 3–2, having a score of 6–2 in aggregate and advancing to the next round. In the Second Round they played against Senegal, winning 3–0 in the First Leg and losing 2–0 in the Second, qualifying for the 2006 African Women's Championship who was held in Nigeria from 28 October to 11 November 2006. Congo DR was in the Group B along with Ghana, Cameroon and Mali. The opening encounter was against Cameroon and ended in a 1–1 draw with goal of Milandu at the 57 minutes. The second rival was Mali and lost 3–2 with goals of Zuma and Matufa at the 28 and 85 minutes respectively. Closing match was versus Ghana and ended in a 3–1 loss with goal of Vumongo at the 51 minutes. Congo DR was again eliminated from the tournament and from the World Cup held in China PR.

After two months, the team faced Cameroon on 22 January 2007 and lost 3–0. After that encounter they faced Namibia on 17 February and 10 March, drawing 3–3 and winning 5–2 respectively. On 3 and 17 June Congo DR played against Ghana in Sunyani and Kinshasa, losing both 3–1 and 1–0. For the 2008 African Women's Championship, held in Equatorial Guinea from 15 November to 29 November 2008. They played the qualifiers against Congo, losing 4–1 and drawing 1–1, leaving an aggregate score of 5–2. After these results, Congo DR did not qualify up for the Tournament.

On 7 March 2010 in Gaborone, after 2 years of no matches played, Congo DR faced Botswana, for the 2010 African Women's Football Championship qualification, winning over them 2–0 with goals of Malembo and Dianteso at the 11 and 17 minutes. At the Second Leg, on 19 March 2010, they won again, this time by 5–2 with two goals of Malembo (20 and 27 minutes), two of Nzuzi (24 and 28 minutes) and Mafutu at the 88 minutes. Second Round was against Cameroon, and they lost both matches by 2–0 and 3–0, leaving them again eliminated from both the 2010 African Women's Championship and the World Cup held in Germany.

Congo DR played two matches against Ethiopia on 15 and 30 January 2011, drawing in the first match 0–0 and losing the second by 3–0. In February of the same year, they withdrew from the All-Africa Games qualifiers, in where the team was scheduled to play against Gabon.

In 14 and 28 February 2012, the team faced Uganda, in the 2012 African Women's Football Championship qualification, in where they draw 1–1 and win 4–0. In May and June 2012, they were scheduled to play against Equatorial Guinea, but matches were cancelled, because Equatorial Guinea was selected hosts of the tournament, Congo DR also qualified, by the virtue of a "walkover". Two matches against their supposed rival, Equatorial Guinea were played on June 24 and 26, 4 months before the Championship, both losing by 3–0 and 2–1. Another match before the Cup was played, it was against Cameroon and was a 0–0 draw. Final Tournament was held between 28 October and 11 November 2012, the team was placed in Group A, along with hosts Equatorial Guinea, South Africa and Senegal. The first match against Senegal was won 1–0 by a penalty of Nona at the 74 minutes. The Second encounter against Equatorial Guinea was lost 6–0. They faced South Africa at the last match of the Group and lose 4–1 with a goal of Tutzolana at the 88 minutes. Again Congo DR were eliminated in the Group Stage.

After a long hiatus from competitive play, Congo DR returned to compete in the CAF qualifiers for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Previous attempts at qualifying for the Olympics in 2004, 2008, and 2012 had been unsuccessful, with the team's deepest run taking them only as far as the second round. Congo DR opened the 2020 qualifying campaign with a 2–2 draw away to Tanzania, then advanced to the second round with a 1–0 win in the second leg of the fixture. 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

2021

2022

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

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Position	Name	Ref.
Head coach	Marcello Kadiamba

Players

Current squad

The following players were selected to compete in 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualification (first round).[8][9]

Match dates: 20 and 24 October 2021.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
	1GK	Fideline Ngoy	(1991-03-31) 31 March 1991 (age 31)	Amani
	1GK	Kethia Nlandu		Bikira
	1GK	Brigitte Ngamita	(2004-10-09) 9 October 2004 (age 18)	Mazembe
	2DF	Rose Badimuena		Amani
	2DF	Kelly Bazoladio		Amani
	2DF	Victoria Lelo		Amani
	2DF	Merveille Mbemba	(1999-10-08) 8 October 1999 (age 23)	Bikira
	2DF	Danny Ngoyi	(1999-02-27) 27 February 1999 (age 23)	Simba Queens
	2DF	Belange Nzumba	(1997-12-16) 16 December 1997 (age 24)	Mazembe
	3MF	Naomie Kabakaba	(1998-02-04) 4 February 1998 (age 24)	Mazembe
	3MF	Alphonsine Kapinga	(1997-08-28) 28 August 1997 (age 25)	Mazembe
	3MF	Marlène Kasaj	(1996-01-25) 25 January 1996 (age 26)	Adana İdman Yurdu
	3MF	Émeraude Mawanda	(1998-03-25) 25 March 1998 (age 24)	Mazembe
	3MF	Rachel Moseka		Bikira
	3MF	Tina Ngalula	(1995-05-10) 10 May 1995 (age 27)	Mazembe
	3MF	Falonne Pambani (captain)	(1994-08-02) 2 August 1994 (age 28)	Simba Queens
	3MF	Dorcas Vangu		Éclat Sport
	3MF	Sarah Yasongamo		Amani
	4FW	Isa Diakese	(1992-12-12) 12 December 1992 (age 29)	Amani
	4FW	Esther Dikisha	(1998-12-31) 31 December 1998 (age 23)	Mazembe
	4FW	Christelle Kalubi		Amani
	4FW	Ruth Kipoyi	(1997-10-15) 15 October 1997 (age 25)	ALG Spor
	4FW	Grâce Lubiku		Amani
	4FW	Tantine Mushiya		Amani

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	Judith Makela				Bikira	v.  Congo, 25 March 2021
GK	Nana Muka				Avenir	v.  Congo, 25 March 2021
DF	Exaucée Kizinga	(2004-01-31) 31 January 2004 (age 18)			Adana İdman Yurdu	v.  Congo, 25 March 2021
MF	Richanelle Kiteko	(2002-05-04) 4 May 2002 (age 20)			Mazembe	v.  Congo, 25 March 2021
MF	Bénie Kubiena	(1999-05-07) 7 May 1999 (age 23)			Amani	v.  Congo, 25 March 2021
FW	Deborah Ngalula	(2002-05-25) 25 May 2002 (age 20)			MFA Žalgiris	v.  Congo, 25 March 2021
	Emiliana Bampala				Bikira	v.  Congo, 25 March 2021
	Ladouce Kiese				Espoir	v.  Congo, 25 March 2021
	Sarah Kitenge				Bikira	v.  Congo, 25 March 2021
	Hornela Lengi				Bikira	v.  Congo, 25 March 2021
	Bijoux Ntumba				Bikira	v.  Congo, 25 March 2021
	Natacha Vuenga				Bikira	v.  Congo, 25 March 2021

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
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	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics record
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

Africa Women Cup of Nations record
Year	Result	Matches	Wins	Draws	Losses	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
Total	3/13	11	2	3	6	14	31

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

African Games

African Games record
Year	Round	GP	W	D	L	GS	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

UNIFFAC Women's Cup
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

See also

• Sport in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Football in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • Women's football in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

References

External links

• FIFA Team Profile

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