Béni Makouana

Béni Makouana (born 28 September 2002) is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Czech First League club Jablonec, on loan from Ukrainian Premier League club Polissya Zhytomyr, and the Congo national team.

Club career During the early part of his career in his native Congo, Makouana won the 2018 Coupe du Congo with the Diables Noirs. On 8 August 2021, Makouana made his professional debut for Montpellier as he came on as a late substitute in a 3–2 Ligue 1 loss to Marseille.

In March 2025, Makouana joined LNZ Cherkasy on loan from fellow Ukrainian Premier League club Polissya Zhytomyr.

On 9 September 2025, Makouana joined Czech First League club Jablonec on a one-year loan deal with an option to buy.

International career Makouana made his debut for the Congo national team on 11 October 2018, coming on as a substitute in a 3–1 win over Liberia in Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

Personal life Béni is the grandson of former footballers Gabard and Bolida Makouana, who both played for CARA Brazzaville in the 1960s and 70s.

Honours Diables Noirs

Coupe du Congo: 2018