Jordan Botaka

Botaka was born in Kinshasa, the son of Congolese parents, Botaka started his career at Dutch side Westlandia and ADO Den Haag, before his parents moved to Antwerp where Botaka joined the academies of Anderlecht, Beveren and KSC Lokeren. He also has a Dutch passport.{{cite news|title=Aanvaller Botaka op proef bij Excelsior|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/104124/Aanvaller-Botaka-op-proef-bij-Excelsior|publisher=RTV Rijnmood|language=nl|date=27 June 2013|access-date=8 October 2017}}

Following vague interest by Newcastle United,{{cite news|title=Club Brugge doet ultieme poging voor Colombiaanse spits Bacca|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/2u3ka8rl|publisher=Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=30 January 2012|access-date=8 October 2017}} Botaka joined Club Brugge from Lokeren on 23 January 2012, a 2 and half year contract.{{cite news|title=BOTAKA TEKENT CONTRACT BIJ CLUB BRUGGE|url=http://www.voetbalbelgie.be/nl/article.php?id=49172|publisher=Voetbal Belgie|language=nl|date=23 January 2012|access-date=8 October 2017}}

Botaka spent the whole year at the club, playing in the club's reserve.{{cite news|title=Beloften KRC Genk verslaan Club Brugge met 2–1|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/blboz_20120306_001|publisher=Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=6 March 2012|access-date=8 October 2017}}{{cite news|title=Eerste nederlaag voor beloften KRC Genk|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/blboz_20120929_001|publisher=Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=29 September 2012|access-date=8 October 2017}}

To help gain first team experience, Botaka joined Portuguese Belenenses on loan in 2013,{{cite web|url=http://clubbrugge.be/nl/nieuws/15408/botaka-op-uitleenbasis-naar-belenenses|title=Botaka op uitleenbasis naar Belenense|publisher=Club Brugge|language=nl|date=31 January 2013|access-date=8 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105224607/http://clubbrugge.be/nl/nieuws/15408/botaka-op-uitleenbasis-naar-belenenses|archive-date=5 November 2016|url-status=live}} where Mitchell van der Gaag was Manager. The club also stipulated an option to buy Botaka on a permanent deal. However, due to an administrative error, Botaka could not play official matches for the club.

After his spell in Portugal, Botaka was released to Club Brugge and joined Feyenoord on trial but due to Feyenoord's close links with feeder club Excelsior, Botaka went on trial for the side in June 2013. After impressing the club's management during his four weeks trial there,{{cite news|title=Excelsior wil door met proefspeler Botaka|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/105064/Excelsior-wil-door-met-proefspeler-Botaka|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=23 July 2013|access-date=8 October 2017}} he joined the then Eerste Divisie side Excelsior on 27 July 2013.[http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/105167/Botaka-tekent-bij-Excelsior Botaka tekent bij Excelsior] – Rijnmond {{in lang|nl}}

Botaka made his Excelsior debut in the opening game of the season on 2 August 2013, where he started the whole game, in a 2–2 draw against Helmond Sport.{{cite news|title=Excelsior opent competitie met gelijkspel|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/105386/Excelsior-opent-competitie-met-gelijkspel|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=2 August 2013|access-date=8 October 2017}} He then scored his first goals for the side on 6 October 2013, in a 3–1 win over Jong Ajax.{{cite news|title=Excelsior rekent thuis af met Jong Ajax|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/107614/Excelsior-rekent-thuis-af-met-Jong-Ajax|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=6 October 2013|access-date=8 October 2017}} After missing out one game, due to illness,{{cite news|title=Botaka twijfelgeval bij Excelsior|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/108054/Botaka-twijfelgeval-bij-Excelsior|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=17 October 2013|access-date=8 October 2017}} he returned from injury and then scored again on 25 October 2013, in a 3–1 win over FC Eindhoven.{{cite news|title=Excelsior wint in Eindhoven|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/108371/Excelsior-wint-in-Eindhoven|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=25 October 2013|access-date=8 October 2017}} After ending his three months goal drought,{{cite news|title=Excelsior verliest van Helmond Sport|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/111939/Excelsior-verliest-van-Helmond-Sport|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=31 January 2014|access-date=8 October 2017}} Botaka went on a goal-scoring spree between 14 February 2014 and 7 March 2014 against FC Eindhoven (twice),{{cite news|title=Excelsior vijfde na ruime zege op FC Eindhoven|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/112507/Excelsior-vijfde-na-ruime-zege-op-FC-Eindhoven|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=14 February 2014|access-date=8 October 2017}} VVV-Venlo,{{cite news|title=Excelsior boekt knappe zege bij VVV-Venlo|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/112728/Excelsior-boekt-knappe-zege-bij-VVV-Venlo|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=21 February 2017|access-date=8 October 2017}} Achilles '29{{cite news|title=Excelsior wint ook van Achilles '29|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/113031/Excelsior-wint-ook-van-Achilles-29|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=1 March 2014|access-date=8 October 2017}} and Fortuna Sittard.{{cite news|title=Excelsior verspeelt voorsprong bij Fortuna Sittard|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/113255/Excelsior-verspeelt-voorsprong-bij-Fortuna|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=7 March 2014|access-date=8 October 2017}} Shortly after, Botaka extended his contract with the club on 17 March 2014.{{cite news|title=Jordan Botaka jaar langer bij Excelsior|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/113680/Jordan-Botaka-jaar-langer-bij-Excelsior|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=17 March 2014|access-date=8 October 2017}} In first season at the club during the 2013–14 season, the club was managed by head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson and then Marinus Dijkhuizen and went on to score 10 goals in 36 league games to earn Excelsior's promotion to Eredivisie after finishing 3rd and earning promotion via the Eerste Divisie playoffs.{{cite news|title=Excelsior keert terug in de eredivisie|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/116046/Excelsior-keert-terug-in-de-eredivisie|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=18 May 2014|access-date=8 October 2017}}

Amid to a transfer move to Heerenveen in the summer transfer window,{{cite news|title=Heerenveen toont interesse in Jordan Botaka|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/116784/Heerenveen-toont-interesse-in-Jordan-Botaka|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=11 June 2014|access-date=8 October 2017}} Botaka ended the speculation when he signed a two-year contract with the club, keeping him until 2016.{{cite news|title=Excelsior verlengt contract Botaka|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/117224/Excelsior-verlengt-contract-Botaka|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=24 June 2014|access-date=8 October 2017}} At the start of the 2014–15 season, Botaka made his Eredivisie debut in the opening game of the season, in a 1–1 draw against NAC Breda.{{cite news|title=Excelsior en NAC Breda in evenwicht|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/118800/Excelsior-en-NAC-Breda-in-evenwicht|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=9 August 2014|access-date=8 October 2017}} This was followed up by scoring in a 3–2 win over Go Ahead Eagles on 17 August 2014.{{cite news|title=Excelsior op valreep langs Go Ahead Eagles|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/119047/Excelsior-op-valreep-langs-Go-Ahead-Eagles|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=17 August 2014|access-date=8 October 2017}} Two months later, on 30 October 2014, he scored in the third round of the KNVB Beker, in a 3–0 win over WKE Emmen.{{cite news|title=Excelsior bekert verder na zege bij WKE|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/121829/Excelsior-bekert-verder-na-zege-bij-WKE|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=30 October 2014|access-date=8 October 2017}} At the end of the season 2014–15 season, Botaka made 33 appearances in Eredivisie scoring 1 goal and helped keep Excelsior in the Eredivisie, having missed one match over a thigh injury.{{cite news|title=Jordan Botaka mist duel met Ajax|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/123797/Jordan-Botaka-mist-duel-met-Ajax|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=18 December 2014|access-date=8 October 2017}}{{cite news|title=Excelsior gehandhaafd in eredivisie|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/129079/Excelsior-gehandhaafd-in-eredivisie|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=10 May 2015|access-date=8 October 2017}}

In the summer transfer window of 2015, Botaka continued to be linked with a move away from Excelsior, with Swiss side Sion interested in signing him.{{cite news|title=Excelsior weigert bod op Jordan Botaka|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/131075/Excelsior-weigert-bod-op-Jordan-Botaka|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=3 July 2015|access-date=8 October 2017}} However, Botaka was not interested in a move to Sion and stayed there in the final months at Excelsior.{{cite news|title=Botaka zegt niet gelijk nee tegen FC Sion|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/131180/Botaka-zegt-niet-gelijk-nee-tegen-FC-Sion|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=7 July 2015|access-date=8 October 2017}} Amid to the transfer move, Botaka made four appearances for the side.{{cite news|title=Excelsior boekt eerste zege op De Graafschap|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/132852/Excelsior-boekt-eerste-zege-op-De-Graafschap|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=29 August 2015|access-date=8 October 2017}}{{cite news|title=Botaka op weg naar Leeds United|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/132850/Botaka-op-weg-naar-Leeds-United|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=29 August 2015|access-date=8 October 2017}}

On transfer deadline day 1 September 2015, Botaka signed for English club Leeds United on a two-year deal, with a club option for a further two years;{{cite news|url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-lufc-news/leeds-united-botaka-delight-at-joining-whites-1-7439291|access-date=2 September 2015|date=2 September 2015|publisher=Yorkshire Evening Post|title=Leeds United: Botaka delight at joining Whites}} the transfer fee was undisclosed but reported to be around £1 million.{{cite news|publisher=Yorkshire Evening Post|date=1 September 2015|access-date=1 September 2015|title=Leeds United: Botaka becomes eighth summer signing at Elland Road|url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-lufc-news/leeds-united-botaka-becomes-eighth-summer-signing-at-elland-road-1-7437980|author=Phil Hay}} He was given the number 20 shirt for the 2015/16 season.{{cite news|publisher=Leeds United Official site|date=1 September 2015|access-date=1 September 2015|title=WINGER COMPLETES DEADLINE DAY SWITCH|url=http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/1ynqpsov5djg1ejpwmvrf2x9u/title/winger-completes-deadline-day-switch}}{{cite news|publisher= BBC Sport|date= 1 September 2015|access-date=1 September 2015|title=Jordan Botaka: Excelsior winger signs for Leeds United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34116298}}

On 27 September, Botaka made his Leeds United debut, starting for Leeds in a 3–0 loss against Middlesbrough.{{cite news|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 September 2015|access-date= 27 September 2015|title=Middlesbrough 3 Leeds United 0|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34306212}} After originally becoming a bit part player at Leeds under new Head Coach Steve Evans, where Evans has questioned Botaka's work-rate, Botaka had impressed in training and came back into the team towards the end of the season with Evans saying that Leeds 'have a real player here' speaking of Botaka.{{cite news|publisher=Yorkshire Evening Post|date=15 March 2016|access-date=15 March 2016|title=Evans U-turn: Leeds United may have a player in Botaka after all|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/evans-u-turn-leeds-united-may-have-a-player-in-botaka-after-all-1-7795793}} On 24 April 2016, after gaining an assist for Stuart Dallas in a 2–2 draw against Hull, on his return to form, Botaka credited his performances on to wanting to prove Evans earlier season criticism wrong.{{cite news|publisher=Yorkshire Evening Post|date=24 April 2016|access-date=24 April 2016|title=Leeds United: Botaka wanted to "prove Evans wrong"|url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-botaka-wanted-to-prove-evans-wrong-1-7872742}}

Ahead of the 2016–17 season, Botaka found his first team opportunity limited following the new management of Garry Monk.{{cite news|title=Leeds United: First-time outing for Monk at Elland Road training session|url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-first-time-outing-for-monk-at-elland-road-training-session-1-8037406|publisher=Yorkshire Evening Post|date=28 July 2016|access-date=8 October 2017}} As a result, he was subjected to be linked with a move away from Leeds United.{{cite news|title=Leeds United: Monk admits departures are imminent ahead of transfer window|url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-monk-admits-departures-are-imminent-ahead-of-transfer-window-1-8064019|publisher=Yorkshire Evening Post|date=10 August 2016|access-date=8 October 2017}} Botaka was released at the end of the 2016/17 season, following his loan at Charlton Athletic.{{cite news|title=2017/18 RETAINED LIST|url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/21895/2017-18-retained-list|publisher=Leeds United F.C.|date=17 May 2017|access-date=8 October 2017}}

On 11 August 2016, Botaka joined Charlton Athletic on a season long loan.{{Cite news|title=Jordan Botaka signs on season-long loan from Leeds United|url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/charlton-athletic-leeds-united-new-signing-jordan-botaka-3242023.aspx|publisher=Charlton Athletic Official Site|date=11 August 2016|access-date=11 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126111850/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/charlton-athletic-leeds-united-new-signing-jordan-botaka-3242023.aspx|archive-date=26 January 2017|url-status=dead}}

Botaka made his Charlton Athletic debut, coming on as a second-half substitute for Ricky Holmes, in a 1–1 draw against Northampton Town on 13 August 2016.{{cite news|title=Charlton Athletic 1 – 1 Northampton Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36994844|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 August 2016|access-date=8 October 2017}} During a 1–0 loss against Rochdale on 1 October 2016, he was subjected of boos from Charlton Athletic after coming on as a late substitute, with Manager Russell Slade described it as “slightly disrespectful”.{{cite news|title=Fans' response to sub during Rochdale defeat was 'slightly disrespectful', says Charlton boss Russell Slade|url=http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/14776966.Fans____response_to_sub_was____slightly_disrespectful_____says_Charlton_boss/|publisher=The News Shopper|date=1 October 2016|access-date=8 October 2017}} Although Botaka was out over an injury and international commitment by the end of the year,{{cite news|title=Charlton Athletic boss Slade wants focus amid the protests|url=https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/9054/charlton-athletic-boss-slade-wants-focus-amid-protests/|publisher=London News Online|date=28 October 2016|access-date=8 October 2017}}{{cite news|title=Charlton sweating on three players for Swindon game|url=https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/10248/charlton-sweating-three-players-swindon-game/|publisher=London News Online|date=10 November 2016|access-date=8 October 2017}} he then got his first start, playing the whole game, in a 0–0 draw against Bradford City on 10 December 2016.{{cite news|title=Bradford City 0 – 0 Charlton Athletic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38192655|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 December 2016|access-date=8 October 2017}} It wasn't until on 18 February 2017 when he scored in a 3–3 draw against Rochdale.{{cite news|title=Rochdale 3 – 3 Charlton Athletic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38474849|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 February 2017|access-date=8 October 2017}} He scored again on 4 March 2017, in a 2–1 loss against Northampton Town.{{cite news|title=Northampton Town 2 – 1 Charlton Athletic|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39086507|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 March 2017|access-date=8 October 2017}} Although he subsequently spent most of the season on the substitute bench,{{cite news|title=Charlton boss Slade: We must make the most of our chances|url=https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/9113/charlton-boss-slade-must-make-chances/|publisher=London News Online|date=29 October 2016|access-date=8 October 2017}}{{cite news|title=Charlton fear defender has suffered major hamstring injury|url=https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/20463/charlton-fear-defender-suffered-major-hamstring-injury/|publisher=London News Online|date=15 March 2017|access-date=8 October 2017}} Botaka went on to make a total of 29 appearances and scored 2 times.

After being released by Leeds United, Botaka returned to Belgium, signing for Sint-Truiden, signing a three-year contract on 26 June 2017 before the start of the 2017–18 season.{{cite news|title=STVV haalt Congolese international met verleden bij Club Brugge|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20170626_02942371|publisher=Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=26 June 2017|access-date=8 October 2017}} He previously went on trial with the side four years prior to the move.{{cite news|title=Club-belofte op proef bij STVV|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20121206_00394581|publisher=Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=6 December 2012|access-date=8 October 2017}}

Botaka made his Sint Truiden debut in the opening game of the season, coming on as a second-half substitute for Samuel Asamoah, in a 3–2 win over Gent.{{cite news|title=AA Gent mist ook start in competitie, meteen stunt voor STVV|url=http://sporza.be/cm/sporza/matchcenter/mc_voetbal/JupilerProLeague1718/MG_JPL_Speeldag_1/1.3032007|publisher=Sporza.be|language=nl|date=30 July 2017|access-date=8 October 2017|archive-date=26 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526033748/http://sporza.be/cm/sporza/matchcenter/mc_voetbal/JupilerProLeague1718/MG_JPL_Speeldag_1/1.3032007|url-status=dead}} In the third round of the Beker Van Belgie against Leuven on 19 September 2017, he scored his first goal for the club, in a 4–2 win.{{cite news|title=Vetokele geeft negen Leuvenaars pas in verlengingen het nekschot|url=http://sporza.be/cm/sporza/matchcenter/mc_voetbal/Beker-van-Belgie-1718/MG_BVB_16_F/1.3068352|publisher=Sporza.be|language=nl|date=19 September 2017|access-date=8 October 2017|archive-date=20 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171120174004/http://sporza.be/cm/sporza/matchcenter/mc_voetbal/Beker-van-Belgie-1718/MG_BVB_16_F/1.3068352|url-status=dead}}

After three season with Sint-Truiden, Botaka was signed by Gent in May 2020 on a four-year deal.{{cite news |title=Nieuwe versterking voor Gent: Jordan Botaka komt over van STVV |url=https://sporza.be/nl/2020/05/19/jordan-botaka-ruilt-stvv-in-voor-kaa-gent/ |work=sporza.be |date=19 May 2020 |language=nl}} In January 2021, he was sent on loan to Charleroi with an option to buy.{{cite news |title=AA Gent verhuurt Jordan Botaka aan Charleroi |url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20210123_93734709 |work=Het Nieuwsblad |date=23 January 2021 |language=nl-BE}} Upon his return from loan, he was not registered by Gent on their squads for either Belgian First Division A{{cite web|publisher=Belgian First Division A|url=https://www.proleague.be/nl/jpl/clubs/8y3iucyxguipljcmf87a11bk9/staff|title=Gent 2021–22 Pro League squad|accessdate=13 October 2021|language=nl}} or UEFA Europa Conference League.{{cite web|publisher=UEFA|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaconferenceleague/clubs/4608--gent/|title=Gent 2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League|access-date=13 October 2021}} He reportedly had talks during the summer of 2021 with Turkish clubs BB Erzurumspor and Konyaspor,{{cite web|publisher=VoetbalBelgie|url=https://www.voetbalbelgie.be/voetbalnieuws/turks-avontuur-voor-jordan-botaka/2021/07/04/|title=TURKS AVONTUUR VOOR JORDAN BOTAKA|date=4 July 2021|language=nl|accessdate=13 October 2021}} but the transfer did not happen and he remained on Gent's books. On 28 January 2022, he was loaned to Fortuna Sittard in the Netherlands until the end of the season.{{cite press release|publisher=Fortuna Sittard|url=https://www.fortunasittard.nl/fortuna-sittard-huurt-jordan-botaka-voor-restant-seizoen/|title=FORTUNA SITTARD HUURT JORDAN BOTAKA VOOR RESTANT SEIZOEN|date=28 January 2022|access-date=3 February 2022|language=nl|archive-date=29 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129015246/https://www.fortunasittard.nl/fortuna-sittard-huurt-jordan-botaka-voor-restant-seizoen/|url-status=dead}}

On 15 August 2022, Botaka was loaned to Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Jerusalem.{{cite web|publisher=Gent|url=https://www.kaagent.be/nl/nieuws/15-08-2022/jordan-botaka-trekt-op-uitleenbasis-naar-hapoel-jerusalem-fc|title=JORDAN BOTAKA TREKT NAAR HAPOEL JERUSALEM|date=15 August 2022|access-date=18 August 2022|language=nl}} He made his first appearance on August 20 in a league fixture against Hapoel Hadera F.C., in which he scored a goal in a 1–1 draw.

After representing Netherlands U19 at international level in 2012,{{cite web|url=http://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-19/34022/selectie-o-19-voor-oefeninterland|title=SELECTIE O-19 VOOR OEFENINTERLAND|publisher=Onsoranje|language=nl|date=21 February 2012|access-date=8 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008221515/http://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-19/34022/selectie-o-19-voor-oefeninterland|archive-date=8 October 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-19/37486/selectie-onder-19-voor-eliteronde|title=SELECTIE ONDER 19 VOOR ELITERONDE|publisher=Onsoranje|language=nl|date=11 May 2012|access-date=8 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008221518/http://www.onsoranje.nl/nieuws/jeugd-mannen-onder-19/37486/selectie-onder-19-voor-eliteronde|archive-date=8 October 2017|url-status=live}} Bokata was selected by Dutch coach Wim Van Zwam for the DR Congo national team and Botaka accepted the call up to the country of his birth, making his debut for Congo against Iran on 28 March 2015.{{cite news|title=Léopards : Le point sur le dernier entraînement|url=http://www.leopardsfoot.com/leopards-le-point-sur-le-dernier-entrainement/|publisher=Leopards Foot|language=fr|date=28 March 2015|access-date=8 October 2017}}{{cite news|title=Botaka verliest eerste duel met Congo|url=http://www.rijnmond.nl/nieuws/127527/Botaka-verliest-eerste-duel-met-Congo|publisher=RTV Rijnmond|language=nl|date=28 March 2015|access-date=8 October 2017}}

On 9 June 2015, Botaka scored for DR Congo (and his first goal) in a 1–1 draw against Cameroon.{{cite news|title=Congo en Kameroen spelen gelijk in Bergen|url=http://sporza.be/cm/sporza/voetbal/1.2363429|publisher=Sporza.be|language=nl|date=9 June 2015|access-date=8 October 2017|archive-date=9 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009041920/http://sporza.be/cm/sporza/voetbal/1.2363429|url-status=dead}} On 12 October 2015, Botaka scored his second goal for DR Congo in a 2–1 victory against Gabon, after scoring a rebound from Yannick Bolasie's shot.{{cite news|title=DR Congo – Gabon: 2–1|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Rd-congo-gabon-2-1/598400|publisher=L'Equipe|language=fr|date=12 October 2015|access-date=8 October 2017}} The following year, Botaka scored two more goals against Madagascar.{{cite news|title=CAN 2017 – RD Congo A Gagné 6–1 À Madagascar|url=http://www.lecongolais.cd/can-2017-rd-congo-a-gagne-6-1-a-madagascar/|publisher=Le Congolais|language=fr|date=5 June 2016|access-date=8 October 2017}}{{cite news|title=La RD Congo Écarte La Centrafrique Et Disputera La CAN 2017 Parmi Les Favoris|url=http://www.lecongolais.cd/la-rd-congo-ecarte-la-centrafrique-et-disputera-la-can-2017-parmi-les-favoris/|publisher=Le Congolais|language=fr|date=4 September 2016|access-date=8 October 2017}}

Botaka was named in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations squad for DR Congo during the tournament in January 2017.{{cite news|title=RDC : Kage finalement écarté, Kabananga dans les 23!|url=http://www.afrik-foot.com/rdc-kage-finalement-ecarte-kabananga-dans-les-23|publisher=Afrik-Foot|language=fr|date=9 January 2017|access-date=8 October 2017}}

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:Scores and results list DR Congo's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Botaka goal.

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