France, April 2 -- "We're going to enjoy the qualification," said Mbemba, whose side will play in Group K at the World Cup this summer alongside Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia.

"But we'll keep working," added the 31-year-old who plays for French Ligue 1 team Lille.

"We know we'll be facing top nations who play in the World Cup every four years. We'll stay humble, keep our feet on the ground and continue to work."

Mbemba has been a stalwart of Desabre's squads since the latter took over as head coach at the end of 2022, following two years with Chamois Niortais in France.

It's Desabre second time coaching a national team in Africa, following a stint with Uganda from 2017 to 2019.

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