AFCON 2027 qualifiers: new faces and notable returns in Aliou Cissé’s squad to face South Sudan

The Palancas Negras are preparing for their two-legged tie against South Sudan as part of Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

For the double-header against South Sudan on 14 and 17 November, Aliou Cissé has selected a squad of 28 players. It comprises three goalkeepers, twelve defenders, seven midfielders and six forwards.

This squad features the first call-ups for Jeovanni Dianganga and Egas Cacintura. There are also some notable returns: Tó Carneiro, Sandro Cruz, Eddie Afonso, Maestro and Ruben Aderito have rejoined the Palancas Negras.

Angola began their qualifying campaign with a draw and a win in their first two matches in Group B. Aliou Cissé’s side will be looking to maximise their chances of progressing to the Africa Cup of Nations finals, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda next year.

Squad list

• Goalkeepers: Hugo Marques, Neblú, Rui Honesimo
• Defenders: Tó Carneiro, Joavani Dianganga, Gaspar Kialonda, Rúben Adérito, David Carmo, Jonathan Buatu, Marsoni Sambu, Eddie Afonso, Kinito, Pedro Bondo, Sandro Cruz
• Midfielders: Show, Keliano Manuel, Mário Balbúrdia, Fernandinho, Milson Felício, Maestro, Beni Mukendi
• Forwards: Zine, Depú, Zito Luvumbo, Mabululu, Miro, Chico Banza, Gilberto