AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Togo unveil provisional squad for the double-header against Algeria

Togo are preparing for the third and fourth matchdays of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The Sparrowhawks will face Algeria on 14 and 17 November. They will first travel to Algeria for the third matchday, before returning to Lomé to play the fourth in front of their home crowd.

After a campaign start marked by one defeat and one victory, the Sparrowhawks will be looking to maximise their chances of qualification during this double-header. For the occasion, manager Patrice Neveu has provisionally selected 31 players: 4 goalkeepers, 12 defenders, 8 midfielders and 7 forwards. The final squad will be announced on 3 November at a press conference in Lomé.

The list of provisionally selected players:

Goalkeepers

• Steven Mensah, Malcolm Barcola, Achirafou Yaya, Rayann Amedivlo

Defenders

• Lilian Brassier, Pierre Nadjombe, Henri Koudossou, Kennedy Boateng, Kevin Boma, Steven Nador, Abdoul-Sabourh Bode, Youssifou Atte, Augustin Drakpe, Loic Bessile, Gustave Akueson, Izak Akakpo

Midfielders

• Kodjo Aziangbe, Karim Dermane, Samsindin Ouro, Sadik Fofana, Djené Dakonam, Sharani Zuberu, Faad Sana, Bastou Djibril

Forwards

• Kevin Denkey, Thibault Klidjé, Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba, Mansour Ouro-Tagba, Charles Abi, Komi Arnaud Komlavi, Yaw Annor