Democratic Republic of Congo striker Yoane Wissa is back for their World Cup playoff this month, having missed the Africa Cup of Nations. Wissa, who suffered a knee injury in September, returns to bolster the squad.
DR Congo will compete in an inter-confederation playoff in Guadalajara, Mexico, on March 31 against either Jamaica or New Caledonia. The winner qualifies for the World Cup, joining Group K with Colombia, Portugal, and Uzbekistan.
Coach Sebastien Desabre has named a 26-player squad, including returning defenders Dylan Batubinsika and Jeremy Ngakia, as well as midfielder Grady Diangana.