The road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations begins today as DR Congo host Equatorial Guinea in their opening qualifying fixture.
DR Congo will look to make home advantage count, with captain Chancel Mbemba leading a strong starting XI that includes Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, Arthur Masuaku and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Equatorial Guinea, meanwhile, will be led by captain Pablo Ganet, with goalkeeper Jesús Owono and experienced forward Javier Balboa among the starters.
DR Congo Starting XI
Epolo; Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba (C), Tuanzebe, Kayembe; Mbuku, Moutoussamy, Masuaku; Sadiki, Bongonda, Wissa.
Equatorial Guinea Starting XI
Owono; Coco, Orozco, Anieboh, Eneme; Ondo, Hanza, Ganet (C), Machín, Buyla; Balboa.
