AFCON: Super Eagles opponent Guinea-Bissau release final squad

Published on: 25 December 2023

Nigeria Super Eagles's opponent, Guinea-Bissau at the soon-to-hold African Cup of Nations has made known its final squad for the tournament, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Guinea released a 25-man team list through the team's official on Sunday as the team prepare for the tournament which kicks off from the 13th of January.

In the squad, is the captain of the side, Jonas Mendes who will participate at his fourth successive African Cup of Nations finals.

2021 revelation, Mauro Rodrigues is also in the train to Cote D'Ivoire for the African Football showpiece.

However, leading Ligue 2 striker Alexandre Mendy has turned down a call-up even though he played in a World Cup qualifier last month. Mendy’s 12 goals for Caen make him the leading marksman in the French second division.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Ouparine Djoco (Royal Francs Borains), Fernando Embadje (Alcanenense), Jonas Mendes (Kalamata, Greece)

Defenders: Fali Cande (Metz), Marcelo Djalo (Palencia), Jefferson Encada (Pharco), Edgar Ié (Basaksehir), Houboulang Mendes (Almeria), Nanu (Samsunspor), Nito (Maritimo), Opa Sangante (Dunkerque)

Midfielders: Janio Bikel (Gaziantep), Morreto Cassama (Omonia Nicosia), Dalcio (Apoel Nicosia), Carlos Mane (Kayserispor), Sori Mane (Academico Viseu), Carlos Mendes (Bolton Wanderers), Mauro Rodrigues (Yverdon Sport), Alfa Semedo (Al Tai)

Forwards: Mama Balde (Olympique Lyonnais), Franculino (Midtjylland), Zinho Gano (Zulte Waregem), Famana Quizera (Academico Viseu), Marciano Sanca (Almeria), Zé Turbo (FC Pari Nizhniy Novgorod).

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