Sébastien Desabre and the Leopards in the qualifying phase for the African Cup of Nations is a story worthy of a glorious epic, a fairy tale that only finds an equivalent in the mythology of Greek heroes. At the head of the DR Congo national team after the departure of Héctor Cùper in August 2022, the French technician brings with him statistics that are unusual with the wild animals.
For the two CAN 2023 and 2025 qualifying campaigns in which he participated as DR Congo coach, the French technician managed 6 matches. Desabre remains undefeated in the playoffs. He has 6 victories to his credit in as many matches managed for the combined CAN 2023 and 2025 qualifiers.
The DRC of Desabre also knows how to keep its cage when it comes to finding a place for the final phase of the biggest football festival on the continent. Sébastien’s years in the den are marked by a solid defensive record. Aubameyang and the Gabonese Panthers are well placed to tell this story. In 6 CAN qualifying matches, the Leopards have only conceded one goal. We have to go back to March 24, 2023 to find the trace of the last goal conceded, it was during the home victory against Mauritania (3-1).
Offensively, the CAN qualifiers are an event that is a perfect success for the Congolese attackers. In the 6 matches under the Desabre era, the DRC never remained silent. The Leopards scored 13 goals in total. On October 10, DR Congo hosts Tanzania in a match on the 3rd day of the CAN 2025 qualifiers. The Taifa Stars have been warned. Wild animals have a carnivorous appetite.
Sébastien Desabre’s assessment
CAN 2023 qualifiers
- DRC 3-1 Mauritania
- Mauritania 0-3 DRC
- Gabon 0-2 DRC
- DRC 2-0 Sudan
2025 Qualifiers
- DRC 1-0 Guinea
- Ethiopia 0-2 RDC
Football DRC
2024-09-28 10:04:22
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