The suspense has ended ahead of this Matchday 3 encounter in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with the release of the official starting elevens chosen by both head coaches for this decisive Group G clash.
For the Cœlacanthes (Comoros), Hubert Velud has opted for a solid setup anchored by his key players—including Pandor in goal and Saïd in the attack—as they look to electrify the crowd at the Malouzini stadium.
On the other side, the Congolese team, led by Claude Le Roy, features a balanced core built around Zinga in goal, Makouta in midfield, and Ndockyt spearheading the offensive charge against the Comorians.
Here are the official lineups for both teams:
Comoros: 16 Pandor, 2 Boura, 29 Omari, 8 Kari, 3 Abdallah, 18 Bourhane, 28 Youssouf, 27 Lutin, 13 Ahmed, 11 Saïd, 9 Abdallah
Congo : 16 Zinga — 4 Makosso, 7 Makouta, 10 Ndockyt, 14 Mazikou, 15 Hondermack, 17 Andzouana, 19 Namboka, 21 Ikia, 22 Mbemba, 24 Bantsiele
