With Congan parents, he was part of the Belgian World Cup squad two years ago, and is likely to be used as a substitute this time around.

Usually employed in right-midfield or as a right-winger, his pace also gives Belgium another option in attack where he has often been employed as an emergency striker.

Mpenza's arrival earlier this year from Standard Liege has helped Sporting Lisbon inch closer to the Portuguese title at the expense of Porto and Benfica.