Guinea Bissau's coach, Basiro Cande, has unveiled the final squad set to take part in the African Cup of Nations football tournament, hosted by Ivory Coast from January 13th to February 11th.
The "Djurtus" are hoping to make a significant impact in their fourth consecutive appearance at the "AFCON" by progressing beyond the group stages for the first time, following their past failures in the 2017, 2019, and 2021 editions of the tournament.
Guinea Bissau will compete in the finals within Group A, alongside the teams of Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Ivory Coast, the host nation of the championship.
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The Final Squad
- Goalkeepers: Jonas Mendes (Kalamata of Greece), Fernando Embadji (Deportivo Lugo of Spain), Obarin Djoco (Boreham Wood of Belgium).
- Defenders: Marcelo Djalo (Lugo of Spain), Opa Sangante (Dunkerque of France), Sori Mane (FC Visé of Portugal), Fali Cande (Metz of France), Edgar Ie (Istanbul Basaksehir of Turkey), Nanu (Samsunspor of Turkey), Hopolang Mendes (Almeria of Spain), Jefferson Encada (El Fekka Al-Masry of Egypt).
- Midfielders: Neto Borges (Maritimo of Portugal), Dalcio Gomes (APOEL Nicosia of Cyprus), Alfa Semedo (Al-Taawoun of Saudi Arabia), Moreto Cassama (Omonia Nicosia of Cyprus), Janio Bikel (Gaziantep of Turkey), Carlos Mane (Kayserispor of Turkey), Carlos Djalo (Bolton of England).
- Forwards: Mama Balde (Dijon of France), Zinho Gano (Zulte Waregem of Belgium), Frantzdy Pierrot (Midtjylland of Denmark), Ze Turbo (Nizhny Novgorod of Russia), Mauro Rodrigues (Ebro of Spain), Fumana Quizera (FC Visé of Portugal), Marselinho (Almeria of Spain).
Each player on this roster brings a unique skill set, from the agility and safe hands of the goalkeepers to the tenacity of the defenders. The midfielders offer a blend of creativity and control, while the forwards bring the promise of goals and attacking flare. Guinea Bissau's hopes for a history-making tournament rest on the performances of these selected players as they face formidable opponents in Group A. With a blend of experience and youthful talent, Guinea Bissau's final squad is poised to challenge the status quo at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
