In Congo-Brazzaville, the players of the local national team preselected to face the Central African Republic in the framework of the CHAN 2023 qualifiers are known. The list has just been made public by the coach Jean Elie Ngoya Obackas. AS Otoho, the defending champion, has the lion's share of the players with twelve representatives. Diables Noirs, runners-up, will be represented by seven players. Third-placed AC Leopards will also have seven ambassadors, including Chadly Kennedy, the league's joint top scorer with Brell Ibara, the sole representative of AS Kondzo. Congo-Brazzaville have participated in three CHAN tournaments, including the sixth edition in Morocco, where they were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Mali on penalties (0-0 after extra time).
Congo's shortlist
Goalkeepers: Pavel Nzila (AS Otoho), Giscard Mavoungou (Diables noirs), Chili Ngakosso (CARA), Chancel Massa (AC Leopards)
Defenders: Julfin Ondongo (AS Otoho), Lufrid Lessomo (Inter Club), Junior Ngouari (AC Leopards), Grâce Batekouahou (AC Leopards), Gloire Yila (AC Leopards), Prince Mouandza (AS Otoho), Faria Ondongo (AS Otoho), Arnauvy Mombouli (Inter Club), Vicalor Ondzabaye (AS Cheminots), Berlodh Mbemba (Diables noirs)
Midfielders: Overcien Ngoma (AC Leopards), Christ Kouvouama (AS Otoho), Brell Mohendiki (AS Otoho), Hardy Binguila (Diables noirs), Mignon Etou (AS Otoho), Audavy Kibama (Diables noirs), Taty Tchibinda (V. Club Mokanda), Debon Ossebi (CARA)
Attackers: Brell Ibara (AS Kondzo), Chadly Kennedy (AC Leopards), Christ Bibamou (V. Club Mokanda), Wilfrid Nkaya (AS Otoho), Kader Bidimbou (AS Otoho), Gautrand Ngouenimba (Diables noirs), Japhet Mankou (Inter Club), Boris Sikoula (AC Leopards), Junior Mankiesse (AS Otoho), Jaures Ngombé (AS Otoho)
Reservists: Roland Okouri, striker (AS Otoho), Harvy Ossete, striker (Diables Noirs), Carof Bakoua, defender (Diables Noirs)
