2021 Africa Cup of Nations squads

The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations was an international football tournament that was held in Cameroon from 9 January to 6 February 2022. The 24 national teams involved in the tournament were allowed to register a squad of up to 28 players, including a minimum of three goalkeepers, to allow teams to deal with any COVID-19 cases. Only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament.[1]

2021 Africa Cup of Nations squads
2019
2023

The position and date of birth listed for each player is per the official squad list published by CAF. The age listed for each player is on 9 January 2022, the first day of the tournament. The numbers of caps and goals listed for each player do not include any matches played after the start of tournament. The club listed is the club for which the player last played a competitive match prior to the tournament. The nationality for each club reflects the national association (not the league) to which the club is affiliated. A flag is included for coaches that are of a different nationality than their own national team.

Group A edit

Burkina Faso edit

Coach: Kamou Malo

A 29-man provisional squad was announced on 24 December 2021.[2] The final 28-man squad was named on 4 January 2022.[3][4]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKAboubacar Sawadogo (1989-08-10)10 August 1989 (aged 32)170 Kadiogo
24FWDjibril Ouattara (1999-09-19)19 September 1999 (aged 22)30 OC Safi
32DFOula Abass Traoré (1995-09-29)29 September 1995 (aged 26)70 Horoya
42DFSoumaïla Ouattara (1995-07-04)4 July 1995 (aged 26)40 Raja CA
52DFPatrick Malo (1992-02-18)18 February 1992 (aged 29)200 Hassania Agadir
63MFSaïdou Simporé (1992-08-31)31 August 1992 (aged 29)81 Al Ittihad
74FWEric Traoré (1996-05-21)21 May 1996 (aged 25)101 Pyramids
83MFDramane Nikièma (1988-10-17)17 October 1988 (aged 33)60 Horoya
92DFIssa Kaboré (2001-05-12)12 May 2001 (aged 20)151 Troyes
104FWBertrand Traoré (captain) (1995-09-06)6 September 1995 (aged 26)5912 Aston Villa
114FWMohamed Konaté (1997-12-12)12 December 1997 (aged 24)112 Akhmat
122DFEdmond Tapsoba (1999-02-02)2 February 1999 (aged 22)160 Bayer Leverkusen
132DFHermann Nikiema (1988-11-30)30 November 1988 (aged 33)51 Salitas
142DFIssoufou Dayo (1991-08-06)6 August 1991 (aged 30)535 RS Berkane
154FWAbdoul Tapsoba (2001-08-23)23 August 2001 (aged 20)75 Standard Liège
161GKHervé Koffi (1996-10-16)16 October 1996 (aged 25)360 Charleroi
174FWZakaria Sanogo (1996-12-11)11 December 1996 (aged 25)190 Ararat-Armenia
183MFIsmahila Ouédraogo (1999-11-05)5 November 1999 (aged 22)100 PAOK
194FWHassane Bandé (1998-10-30)30 October 1998 (aged 23)110 Istra 1961
203MFGustavo Sangaré (1996-11-08)8 November 1996 (aged 25)50 Quevilly-Rouen
214FWCyrille Bayala (1996-05-24)24 May 1996 (aged 25)293 Ajaccio
223MFBlati Touré (1994-08-04)4 August 1994 (aged 27)200 Eskilstuna
231GKFarid Ouédraogo (1996-12-26)26 December 1996 (aged 25)20 USFA
243MFAdama Guira (1988-04-24)24 April 1988 (aged 33)310 Racing Rioja
252DFSteeve Yago (1992-12-16)16 December 1992 (aged 29)550 Aris Limassol
264FWKouamé Botué (2002-08-07)7 August 2002 (aged 19)30 Ajaccio
271GKKilian Nikiema (2003-06-22)22 June 2003 (aged 18)00 ADO Den Haag
284FWDango Ouattara (2002-02-11)11 February 2002 (aged 19)00 Lorient

Cameroon edit

Coach: Toni Conceição

A 40-man provisional squad was announced on 10 December 2021.[5] A 28-man final squad was announced on 22 December 2021.[6]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKJean Efala (1992-08-11)11 August 1992 (aged 29)50 Akwa United
22DFEnzo Ebosse (1999-03-11)11 March 1999 (aged 22)00 Angers
34FWMoumi Ngamaleu (1994-07-09)9 July 1994 (aged 27)324 Young Boys
42DFHarold Moukoudi (1997-11-27)27 November 1997 (aged 24)70 Saint-Étienne
52DFMichael Ngadeu-Ngadjui (1990-11-23)23 November 1990 (aged 31)444 Gent
62DFAmbroise Oyongo (1991-06-22)22 June 1991 (aged 30)432 Montpellier
74FWClinton N'Jie (1993-08-15)15 August 1993 (aged 28)3610 Dynamo Moscow
83MFAndré-Frank Zambo Anguissa (1995-11-16)16 November 1995 (aged 26)355 Napoli
94FWStéphane Bahoken (1992-05-28)28 May 1992 (aged 29)193 Angers
104FWVincent Aboubakar (captain) (1992-01-22)22 January 1992 (aged 29)7725 Al Nassr
114FWChristian Bassogog (1995-10-18)18 October 1995 (aged 26)376 Shanghai Shenhua
124FWKarl Toko Ekambi (1992-09-14)14 September 1992 (aged 29)405 Lyon
134FWEric Maxim Choupo-Moting (1989-03-23)23 March 1989 (aged 32)6117 Bayern Munich
143MFSamuel Gouet (1997-12-14)14 December 1997 (aged 24)110 Mechelen
153MFPierre Kunde (1995-07-26)26 July 1995 (aged 26)241 Olympiacos
161GKDevis Epassy (1993-02-02)2 February 1993 (aged 28)50 OFI
172DFOlivier Mbaizo (1997-08-15)15 August 1997 (aged 24)60 Philadelphia Union
183MFMartin Hongla (1998-03-16)16 March 1998 (aged 23)110 Hellas Verona
192DFCollins Fai (1992-11-23)23 November 1992 (aged 29)400 Standard Liège
204FWIgnatius Ganago (1999-02-16)16 February 1999 (aged 22)70 Lens
212DFJean-Charles Castelletto (1995-01-26)26 January 1995 (aged 26)40 Nantes
222DFJérôme Onguéné (1997-12-22)22 December 1997 (aged 24)80 Red Bull Salzburg
231GKSimon Omossola (1998-05-05)5 May 1998 (aged 23)20 AS Vita
241GKAndré Onana (1996-04-02)2 April 1996 (aged 25)200 Ajax
252DFNouhou Tolo (1997-06-23)23 June 1997 (aged 24)60 Seattle Sounders FC
263MFJean Onana (2000-01-08)8 January 2000 (aged 22)30 Bordeaux
273MFJames Léa Siliki (1996-06-12)12 June 1996 (aged 25)50 Middlesbrough
283MFYvan Neyou (1997-01-03)3 January 1997 (aged 25)30 Saint-Étienne

Cape Verde edit

Coach: Bubista

A 26-man final squad was announced on 23 December 2021.[7] On 3 January 2022, Delmiro and Elber Evora were added to the squad to reach the maximum of 28 players.[8] On 7 January 2022, Djaniny withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Vagner Gonçalves.[9]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GK Vozinha (1986-06-03)3 June 1986 (aged 35)510 AEL Limassol
22DF Stopira (captain) (1988-05-20)20 May 1988 (aged 33)452 Fehérvár
32DF Diney (1995-01-17)17 January 1995 (aged 26)60 AS FAR
42DFRoberto Lopes (1992-06-17)17 June 1992 (aged 29)80 Shamrock Rovers
53MFNuno Borges (1988-03-31)31 March 1988 (aged 33)80 Casa Pia
63MFMarco Soares (1984-06-16)16 June 1984 (aged 37)523 Arouca
73MFPatrick Andrade (1993-02-09)9 February 1993 (aged 28)80 Qarabağ
84FWLisandro Semedo (1996-03-12)12 March 1996 (aged 25)81 Fortuna Sittard
94FWGilson Tavares (2001-12-29)29 December 2001 (aged 20)40 Estoril Praia
103MFJamiro Monteiro (1993-11-28)28 November 1993 (aged 28)121 Philadelphia Union
114FWGarry Rodrigues (1990-11-27)27 November 1990 (aged 31)386 Olympiacos
121GKMárcio Rosa (1997-02-23)23 February 1997 (aged 24)20 Montalegre
132DFSteve Furtado (1994-11-22)22 November 1994 (aged 27)80 Beroe Stara Zagora
142DFCarlos Ponck (1995-01-13)13 January 1995 (aged 26)180 İstanbul Başakşehir
154FWWillis Furtado (1997-09-04)4 September 1997 (aged 24)30 Jerv
162DFDylan Tavares (1996-08-30)30 August 1996 (aged 25)81 Neuchâtel Xamax
172DFSteven Fortès (1992-04-17)17 April 1992 (aged 29)80 Oostende
183MFKenny Rocha Santos (2000-01-03)3 January 2000 (aged 22)100 Oostende
194FWJúlio Tavares (1988-11-19)19 November 1988 (aged 33)426 Al Faisaly
204FWRyan Mendes (1990-01-08)8 January 1990 (aged 32)5512 Al-Nasr
214FWVagner Gonçalves (1996-01-10)10 January 1996 (aged 25)31 Sion
222DFJeffry Fortes (1989-03-22)22 March 1989 (aged 32)210 De Graafschap
231GKKevin Sousa (1994-06-06)6 June 1994 (aged 27)00 Mindelense
243MFJoão Paulo (1998-05-26)26 May 1998 (aged 23)10 Feirense
254FWWilly Semedo (1994-04-27)27 April 1994 (aged 27)30 Pafos
263MF Nenass (1995-07-05)5 July 1995 (aged 26)10 Aalesunds FK
272DF Delmiro (1988-08-29)29 August 1988 (aged 33)10 Aris Limassol
281GKElber Evora (1999-12-02)2 December 1999 (aged 22)00 AEL Limassol

Ethiopia edit

Coach: Wubetu Abate

A 25-man final squad was announced on 24 December 2021.[10]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKJemal Tassew (1989-04-27)27 April 1989 (aged 32)340 Fasil Kenema
22DFSuleman Hamid (1997-10-20)20 October 1997 (aged 24)90 Saint George
33MFMesud Mohammed (1990-02-18)18 February 1990 (aged 31)223 Jimma Aba Jifar
42DFMignot Debebe (1995-09-02)2 September 1995 (aged 26)40 Saint George
52DFDesta Yohannes (1998-04-17)17 April 1998 (aged 23)80 Adama City
63MFGatoch Panom (1994-11-30)30 November 1994 (aged 27)427 Saint George
83MFAmanuel Yohannes (1999-03-14)14 March 1999 (aged 22)140 Ethiopian Coffee
94FWGetaneh Kebede (captain) (1992-04-02)2 April 1992 (aged 29)6132 Wolkite City
104FWAbubeker Nassir (2000-02-23)23 February 2000 (aged 21)154 Ethiopian Coffee
114FWAmanuel Gebremichael (1999-02-05)5 February 1999 (aged 22)254 Saint George
123MFYihun Endashew (1992-11-05)5 November 1992 (aged 29)130 Fasil Kenema
133MFFirew Solomon (1992-09-18)18 September 1992 (aged 29)90 Sidama Coffee
143MFFitsum Alemu (1995-07-15)15 July 1995 (aged 26)40 Bahir Dar Kenema
152DFAschalew Tamene (1991-11-22)22 November 1991 (aged 30)573 Fasil Kenema
162DFYared Bayeh (1995-01-22)22 January 1995 (aged 26)251 Fasil Kenema
173MFBezabeh Meleyo (1995-06-26)26 June 1995 (aged 26)40 Fasil Kenema
183MFShimelis Bekele (1990-10-17)17 October 1990 (aged 31)6610 El Gouna
194FWShimeket Gugesa (1995-01-01)1 January 1995 (aged 27)170 Fasil Kenema
202DFRamadan Yusef (2001-02-12)12 February 2001 (aged 20)190 Wolkite City
212DFAsrat Tunjo (1996-11-29)29 November 1996 (aged 25)80 Ethiopian Coffee
221GKTeklemariam Shanko (1998-01-02)2 January 1998 (aged 24)110 Ethiopian Coffee
231GKFasil Gerbremichael (2000-10-17)17 October 2000 (aged 21)50 Bahir Dar Kenema
244FWMesfin Tafesse (2001-11-26)26 November 2001 (aged 20)82 Hawassa City
252DFAhmed Reshid (1995-09-03)3 September 1995 (aged 26)130 Bahir Dar Kenema
264FWMujib Kassim (1995-10-19)19 October 1995 (aged 26)160 JS Kabylie
274FWDawa Hotessa (1996-03-09)9 March 1996 (aged 25)81 Adama City
281GKFirew Getahun (1996-09-08)8 September 1996 (aged 25)00 Dire Dawa City

Group B edit

Guinea edit

Coach: Kaba Diawara

A 27-man final squad was announced on 22 December 2021.[11] On 26 December 2021, Antoine Conte and Florentin Pogba withdrew due to injury and were replaced by Fodé Camara and Gaoussou Youssouf Siby.[12]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKAly Keita (1986-12-08)8 December 1986 (aged 35)180 Östersund
23MFMorlaye Sylla (1998-07-27)27 July 1998 (aged 23)173 Horoya
32DFIssiaga Sylla (1994-01-01)1 January 1994 (aged 28)612 Toulouse
42DFIbrahima Conté II (1996-04-03)3 April 1996 (aged 25)130 Niort
52DFSaïdou Sow (2002-07-04)4 July 2002 (aged 19)70 Saint-Étienne
63MFAmadou Diawara (1997-07-17)17 July 1997 (aged 24)180 Roma
73MFIbrahima Cissé (1994-02-28)28 February 1994 (aged 27)121 Seraing
83MFNaby Keïta (captain) (1995-02-10)10 February 1995 (aged 26)448 Liverpool
94FWJosé Kanté (1990-09-27)27 September 1990 (aged 31)214 Kairat
104FWMorgan Guilavogui (1998-03-10)10 March 1998 (aged 23)20 Paris FC
114FWMohamed Bayo (1998-06-04)4 June 1998 (aged 23)52 Clermont
123MFIbrahima Conté I (1991-04-03)3 April 1991 (aged 30)534 Bnei Sakhnin
132DFMohamed Ali Camara (1997-08-28)28 August 1997 (aged 24)100 Young Boys
143MFIlaix Moriba (2003-01-19)19 January 2003 (aged 18)00 RB Leipzig
152DFMikael Dyrestam (1991-12-10)10 December 1991 (aged 30)80 Sarpsborg 08
161GKMoussa Camara (1998-11-27)27 November 1998 (aged 23)180 Horoya
172DFOusmane Kanté (1989-09-21)21 September 1989 (aged 32)80 Paris FC
184FWSeydouba Soumah (1991-06-11)11 June 1991 (aged 30)369 Kuwait SC
193MFMamadou Kané (1997-01-22)22 January 1997 (aged 24)122 Neftçi
202DFPa Konate (1994-04-25)25 April 1994 (aged 27)50 Botev Plovdiv
214FWSory Kaba (1995-04-10)10 April 1995 (aged 26)163 OH Leuven
221GKIbrahim Koné (1989-12-05)5 December 1989 (aged 32)50 Hibernians
233MFAguibou Camara (2001-05-20)20 May 2001 (aged 20)91 Olympiacos
243MFMory Konaté (1993-11-15)15 November 1993 (aged 28)00 Sint-Truiden
254FWMamadou Diallo (1994-09-19)19 September 1994 (aged 27)00 Grenoble
262DFFodé Camara (2002-06-23)23 June 2002 (aged 19)00 Horoya
272DFGaoussou Youssouf Siby (2000-04-15)15 April 2000 (aged 21)00 Wakriya

Malawi edit

Coach: Mario Marinică

A 43-man provisional squad, including 13 standby players, was announced on 22 December 2021.[13] A 23-man final squad was announced on 1 January 2022.[14] Additionally to the squad named for the tournament, 5 players (Stain Davie, Paul Ndhlovu, Gerald Phiri Jr., Brighton Munthali, and Daniel Austin Chimbalanga) were named as reserves and will be available in case of eventualities.[15]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKCharles Thomu (1999-01-24)24 January 1999 (aged 22)00 Silver Strikers
22DFStanley Sanudi (1995-02-02)2 February 1995 (aged 26)590 Mighty Wanderers
33MFCharles Petro (2001-02-08)8 February 2001 (aged 20)230 Sheriff Tiraspol
42DFPeter Cholopi (1996-08-19)19 August 1996 (aged 25)150 Mighty Wanderers
52DFDennis Chembezi (1997-01-15)15 January 1997 (aged 24)250 Polokwane City
63MFChikoti Chirwa (1992-03-09)9 March 1992 (aged 29)262 Red Lions
73MFMicium Mhone (1992-01-19)19 January 1992 (aged 29)393 Blue Eagles
83MFChimwemwe Idana (1998-09-07)7 September 1998 (aged 23)252 Nyasa Big Bullets
94FWRichard Mbulu (1994-01-25)25 January 1994 (aged 27)335 Baroka
104FWFrancisco Madinga (2000-02-11)11 February 2000 (aged 21)70 Dila Gori
114FWGabadinho Mhango (1992-09-27)27 September 1992 (aged 29)5512 Orlando Pirates
122DFMark Fodya (1997-12-22)22 December 1997 (aged 24)40 Silver Strikers
134FWPeter Banda (2000-09-22)22 September 2000 (aged 21)150 Simba
144FWRobin Ngalande (1992-11-02)2 November 1992 (aged 29)421 Saint George
152DFLawrence Chaziya (1998-08-19)19 August 1998 (aged 23)10 CIVO United
161GKErnest Kakhobwe (1993-06-26)26 June 1993 (aged 28)240 Nyasa Big Bullets
173MFJohn Banda (1992-02-06)6 February 1992 (aged 29)717 Songo
184FWZebron Kalima (2002-05-13)13 May 2002 (aged 19)10 Silver Strikers
192DFLimbikani Mzava (captain) (1993-11-12)12 November 1993 (aged 28)582 AmaZulu
204FWYamikani Chester (1994-12-20)20 December 1994 (aged 27)270 Mighty Wanderers
212DFGomezgani Chirwa (1996-09-25)25 September 1996 (aged 25)140 Nyasa Big Bullets
224FWKhuda Muyaba (1993-01-26)26 January 1993 (aged 28)184 Polokwane City
231GKWilliam Thole (1998-10-02)2 October 1998 (aged 23)30 Mighty Wanderers
241GKBrighton Munthali (1997-12-11)11 December 1997 (aged 24)190 Silver Strikers
252DFPaul Ndhlovu (1989-02-18)18 February 1989 (aged 32)00 MAFCO
264FWStain Davie (1998-11-23)23 November 1998 (aged 23)00 Silver Strikers
273MFGerald Phiri Jr. (1993-06-08)8 June 1993 (aged 28)4410 Al-Hilal Omdurman
282DFDaniel Austin Chimbalanga (1999-01-19)19 January 1999 (aged 22)00 MAFCO

Senegal edit

Coach: Aliou Cissé

A 27-man final squad was announced on 25 December 2021.[16] Alioune Badara Faty was later added to the squad to reach the maximum of 28 players.[17]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKSeny Dieng (1994-11-23)23 November 1994 (aged 27)10 Queens Park Rangers
22DFSaliou Ciss (1989-09-15)15 September 1989 (aged 32)290 Nancy
32DFKalidou Koulibaly (captain) (1991-06-20)20 June 1991 (aged 30)530 Napoli
42DFPape Abou Cissé (1995-09-14)14 September 1995 (aged 26)61 Olympiacos
53MFIdrissa Gueye (1989-09-26)26 September 1989 (aged 32)846 Paris Saint-Germain
63MFNampalys Mendy (1992-06-23)23 June 1992 (aged 29)80 Leicester City
74FWKeita Baldé (1995-03-08)8 March 1995 (aged 26)366 Cagliari
83MFCheikhou Kouyaté (1989-12-21)21 December 1989 (aged 32)733 Crystal Palace
94FWBoulaye Dia (1996-11-16)16 November 1996 (aged 25)91 Villarreal
104FWSadio Mané (1992-04-10)10 April 1992 (aged 29)8026 Liverpool
114FWHabib Diallo (1995-06-18)18 June 1995 (aged 26)102 Strasbourg
122DFFodé Ballo-Touré (1997-01-03)3 January 1997 (aged 25)80 Milan
133MFJoseph Lopy (1992-03-15)15 March 1992 (aged 29)50 Sochaux
142DFAbdoulaye Seck (1992-06-04)4 June 1992 (aged 29)50 Antwerp
154FWBamba Dieng (2000-03-23)23 March 2000 (aged 21)30 Marseille
161GKÉdouard Mendy (1992-03-01)1 March 1992 (aged 29)160 Chelsea
173MFPape Matar Sarr (2002-09-14)14 September 2002 (aged 19)40 Metz
184FWIsmaïla Sarr (1998-02-25)25 February 1998 (aged 23)409 Watford
194FWFamara Diédhiou (1992-12-15)15 December 1992 (aged 29)189 Alanyaspor
202DFBouna Sarr (1992-01-31)31 January 1992 (aged 29)40 Bayern Munich
212DFIbrahima Mbaye (1994-11-19)19 November 1994 (aged 27)60 Bologna
222DFAbdou Diallo (1996-05-04)4 May 1996 (aged 25)71 Paris Saint-Germain
231GKAlfred Gomis (1993-09-05)5 September 1993 (aged 28)130 Rennes
243MFMoustapha Name (1995-05-05)5 May 1995 (aged 26)50 Paris FC
253MFMamadou Loum (1996-12-30)30 December 1996 (aged 25)30 Alavés
263MFPape Gueye (1999-01-24)24 January 1999 (aged 22)10 Marseille
274FWMame Thiam (1992-10-09)9 October 1992 (aged 29)30 Kayserispor
281GKAlioune Badara Faty (1999-05-03)3 May 1999 (aged 22)00 Casa Sports

Zimbabwe edit

Coach: Norman Mapeza

A 30-man provisional squad was announced on 21 December 2021.[18] A 23-man final squad was announced on 29 December 2021.[19] Panashe Mutimbanyoka, Bill Antonio and Temptation Chiwunga were also registered for the tournament but did not travel to Cameroon.[20]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKPetros Mhari (1989-04-15)15 April 1989 (aged 32)20 Platinum
22DFGodknows Murwira (1993-07-04)4 July 1993 (aged 28)20 Dynamos
32DFJordan Zemura (1999-11-14)14 November 1999 (aged 22)40 Bournemouth
43MFKelvin Madzongwe (1990-05-01)1 May 1990 (aged 31)70 Platinum
52DFGerald Takwara (1994-10-29)29 October 1994 (aged 27)110 Venda Football Academy
62DFAlec Mudimu (1995-04-08)8 April 1995 (aged 26)260 Torpedo Kutaisi
73MFIshmael Wadi (1992-12-19)19 December 1992 (aged 29)40 JDR Stars
83MFKundai Benyu (1997-12-12)12 December 1997 (aged 24)20 Vestri
94FWDavid Moyo (1994-12-17)17 December 1994 (aged 27)50 Hamilton Academical
104FWTino Kadewere (1996-01-05)5 January 1996 (aged 26)183 Lyon
113MFNever Tigere (1990-12-16)16 December 1990 (aged 31)41 Azam
122DFBruce Kangwa (1988-02-24)24 February 1988 (aged 33)150 Azam
133MFThabani Kamusoko (1988-03-02)2 March 1988 (aged 33)170 ZESCO United
142DFOnismor Bhasera (1986-01-07)7 January 1986 (aged 36)410 SuperSport United
152DFTeenage Hadebe (1995-09-17)17 September 1995 (aged 26)323 Houston Dynamo FC
163MFKudakwashe Mahachi (1993-09-29)29 September 1993 (aged 28)414 SuperSport United
174FWKnowledge Musona (captain) (1990-06-21)21 June 1990 (aged 31)4823 Al-Tai
184FWPrince Dube (1997-02-17)17 February 1997 (aged 24)127 Azam
194FWAdmiral Muskwe (1998-08-21)21 August 1998 (aged 23)31 Luton Town
202DFPeter Muduhwa (1993-08-11)11 August 1993 (aged 28)100 Highlanders
211GKTalbert Shumba (1990-05-12)12 May 1990 (aged 31)100 Free State Stars
222DFTakudzwa Chimwemwe (1992-10-26)26 October 1992 (aged 29)90 Nkana
231GKMartin Mapisa (1998-05-25)25 May 1998 (aged 23)20 Zamora
243MFTemptation Chiwunga (1992-03-10)10 March 1992 (aged 29)00 JDR Stars
253MFBill Antonio (2002-09-03)3 September 2002 (aged 19)10 Dynamos
264FWPanashe Mutimbanyoka (2002-02-21)21 February 2002 (aged 19)00 Platinum

Group C edit

Comoros edit

Coach: Amir Abdou

A 26-man final squad was announced on 23 December 2021.[21] Following the squad announcement, Alexis Souahy and Ibroihim Djoudja were added to the squad to reach the maximum of 28 players.[22]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKSalim Ben Boina (1991-07-19)19 July 1991 (aged 30)120 Marseille Endoume
22DFKassim Abdallah (1987-04-09)9 April 1987 (aged 34)260 Marignane Gignac
32DFChaker Alhadhur (1991-12-04)4 December 1991 (aged 30)291 Ajaccio
42DFYounn Zahary (1998-10-20)20 October 1998 (aged 23)20 Cholet
52DFAbdallah Ali Mohamed (1999-04-11)11 April 1999 (aged 22)110 Stade Lausanne
62DFJimmy Abdou (captain) (1984-07-13)13 July 1984 (aged 37)330 Martigues
74FWFaïz Selemani (1993-11-14)14 November 1993 (aged 28)142 Kortrijk
83MFFouad Bachirou (1990-04-15)15 April 1990 (aged 31)260 Omonia
94FWMohamed M'Changama (1987-06-09)9 June 1987 (aged 34)192 Nouadhibou
103MFYoussouf M'Changama (1990-08-29)29 August 1990 (aged 31)408 Guingamp
113MFNakibou Aboubakari (1993-03-10)10 March 1993 (aged 28)60 Sète 34
122DFKassim M'Dahoma (1997-01-26)26 January 1997 (aged 24)140 Avranches
133MFRafidine Abdullah (1994-01-15)15 January 1994 (aged 27)120 Stade Lausanne
144FWAli M'Madi (1990-04-21)21 April 1990 (aged 31)290 Épinal
152DFBenjaloud Youssouf (1994-02-11)11 February 1994 (aged 27)241 Châteauroux
161GKMoyadh Ousseni (1993-04-02)2 April 1993 (aged 28)10 Fréjus St-Raphaël
174FWIbroihim Djoudja (1994-05-06)6 May 1994 (aged 27)93 TS Sporting
183MFYacine Bourhane (1998-09-30)30 September 1998 (aged 23)40 Go Ahead Eagles
192DFMohamed Youssouf (1988-03-26)26 March 1988 (aged 33)261 Ajaccio
204FWAhmed Mogni (1991-10-10)10 October 1991 (aged 30)130 Annecy
214FWEl Fardou Ben Nabouhane (1989-06-10)10 June 1989 (aged 32)2815 Red Star Belgrade
224FWSaïd Bakari (1994-09-22)22 September 1994 (aged 27)160 RKC Waalwijk
231GKAli Ahamada (1991-08-19)19 August 1991 (aged 30)260Unattached
244FWFaiz Mattoir (2000-07-12)12 July 2000 (aged 21)41 Cholet
254FWMoussa Djoumoi (1999-07-16)16 July 1999 (aged 22)11 Saint-Priest
263MFIyad Mohamed (2001-03-05)5 March 2001 (aged 20)10 Auxerre
272DFKassim Ahamada (1992-04-08)8 April 1992 (aged 29)100 US Créteil
282DFAlexis Souahy (1995-01-13)13 January 1995 (aged 26)10 New Mexico United

Gabon edit

Coach: Patrice Neveu

A 30-man provisional squad was announced on 18 December 2021.[23]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKJean-Noël Amonome (1997-12-24)24 December 1997 (aged 24)40 AmaZulu
22DFAlex Moucketou-Moussounda (2000-10-10)10 October 2000 (aged 21)30 Aris Limassol
32DFAnthony Oyono (2001-04-12)12 April 2001 (aged 20)40 Boulogne
42DFSidney Obissa (2000-05-04)4 May 2000 (aged 21)30 Olympic Charleroi
52DFBruno Ecuele Manga (1988-07-16)16 July 1988 (aged 33)919 Dijon
62DFJohann Obiang (1993-07-05)5 July 1993 (aged 28)380 Rodez
74FWAaron Boupendza (1996-08-07)7 August 1996 (aged 25)224 Al-Arabi
82DFLloyd Palun (1988-11-28)28 November 1988 (aged 33)660 Bastia
94FWPierre-Emerick Aubameyang (captain) (1989-06-18)18 June 1989 (aged 32)7129 Barcelona
104FWAxel Méyé (1995-06-06)6 June 1995 (aged 26)272 Ittihad Tanger
114FWJim Allevinah (1995-02-27)27 February 1995 (aged 26)122 Clermont
123MFGuélor Kanga (1990-08-01)1 August 1990 (aged 31)522 Red Star Belgrade
134FWKévin Mayi (1993-01-14)14 January 1993 (aged 28)30 Ümraniyespor
144FWLouis Ameka (1996-10-03)3 October 1996 (aged 25)190 Maghreb de Fès
154FWUlrick Eneme Ella (2001-05-22)22 May 2001 (aged 20)10 Brighton & Hove Albion
161GKAnthony Mfa Mezui (1991-03-07)7 March 1991 (aged 30)180 Rodange 91
173MFAndré Biyogo Poko (1993-03-07)7 March 1993 (aged 28)663 Altay
183MFMario Lemina (1993-09-01)1 September 1993 (aged 28)233 Nice
193MFSerge-Junior Martinsson Ngouali (1992-01-23)23 January 1992 (aged 29)120 Gorica
204FWDenis Bouanga (1994-11-11)11 November 1994 (aged 27)257 Saint-Étienne
211GKJunior Fotso Noubi (1999-06-20)20 June 1999 (aged 22)00 Vannes
224FWFahd Ndzengue (2000-07-07)7 July 2000 (aged 21)20 Tabor Sežana
231GKDonald Nzé (1992-04-05)5 April 1992 (aged 29)30 Maniema Union
242DFDavid Sambissa (1996-01-11)11 January 1996 (aged 25)20 Cambuur
252DFJunior Assoumou (1995-07-22)22 July 1995 (aged 26)130 Le Mans
263MFMedwin Biteghé (1996-09-01)1 September 1996 (aged 25)60 Al-Hilal Benghazi
272DFGilchrist Nguema (1996-08-07)7 August 1996 (aged 25)40Unattached
282DFYannis N'Gakoutou (1998-09-30)30 September 1998 (aged 23)00 Lyon La Duchère

Ghana edit

Coach: Milovan Rajevac

A 30-man provisional squad was announced on 21 December 2021.[24] A 28-man final squad was named on 3 January 2022.[25]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKAbdul Manaf Nurudeen (1999-02-08)8 February 1999 (aged 22)00 Eupen
22DFAndy Yiadom (1991-12-02)2 December 1991 (aged 30)170 Reading
32DFPhilomon Baffour (2001-02-06)6 February 2001 (aged 20)00 Dreams
42DFJonathan Mensah (1990-07-13)13 July 1990 (aged 31)671 Columbus Crew
53MFThomas Partey (1993-06-13)13 June 1993 (aged 28)3412 Arsenal
63MFEdmund Addo (2000-05-17)17 May 2000 (aged 21)10 Sheriff Tiraspol
74FWAbdul Fatawu Issahaku (2004-03-08)8 March 2004 (aged 17)20 Dreams
83MFDaniel-Kofi Kyereh (1996-03-08)8 March 1996 (aged 25)50 St. Pauli
94FWJordan Ayew (1991-09-11)11 September 1991 (aged 30)7318 Crystal Palace
104FWAndré Ayew (captain) (1989-12-17)17 December 1989 (aged 32)10022 Al-Sadd
113MFMubarak Wakaso (1990-07-25)25 July 1990 (aged 31)6713 Shenzhen
121GKLawrence Ati-Zigi (1996-11-29)29 November 1996 (aged 25)70 St. Gallen
134FWRichmond Boakye (1993-01-28)28 January 1993 (aged 28)156 Beitar Jerusalem
142DFGideon Mensah (1998-07-18)18 July 1998 (aged 23)60 Bordeaux
153MFJoseph Paintsil (1998-02-01)1 February 1998 (aged 23)43 Genk
161GKJoe Wollacott (1996-09-08)8 September 1996 (aged 25)40 Swindon Town
172DFBaba Rahman (1994-07-02)2 July 1994 (aged 27)401 Reading
182DFDaniel Amartey (1994-12-01)1 December 1994 (aged 27)330 Leicester City
194FWSamuel Owusu (1996-03-28)28 March 1996 (aged 25)151 Al-Fayha
203MFMohammed Kudus (2000-08-02)2 August 2000 (aged 21)103 Ajax
213MFIddrisu Baba (1996-01-22)22 January 1996 (aged 25)110 Mallorca
224FWKamaldeen Sulemana (2002-02-15)15 February 2002 (aged 19)60 Rennes
232DFAlexander Djiku (1994-08-09)9 August 1994 (aged 27)110 Strasbourg
241GKRichard Attah (1995-04-09)9 April 1995 (aged 26)00 Hearts of Oak
254FWBenjamin Tetteh (1997-07-10)10 July 1997 (aged 24)20 Yeni Malatyaspor
262DFAbdul Mumin (1998-06-06)6 June 1998 (aged 23)00 Vitória de Guimarães
274FWMaxwell Abbey Quaye (1998-02-02)2 February 1998 (aged 23)00 Great Olympics
283MFDavid Abagna (1998-09-09)9 September 1998 (aged 23)00 Real Tamale

Morocco edit

Coach: Vahid Halilhodžić

A 25-man final squad was announced on 23 December 2021.[26] On 28 December 2021, Badr Benoun, Mohamed Chibi, and Soufiane Rahimi were added to the squad to reach the maximum of 28 players.[27] On 30 December 2021, Anas Zniti withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti.[28] On 10 January 2022, Badr Benoun withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Achraf Bencharki.[29]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKYassine Bounou (1991-04-05)5 April 1991 (aged 30)350 Sevilla
22DFAchraf Hakimi (1998-11-04)4 November 1998 (aged 23)415 Paris Saint-Germain
32DFAdam Masina (1994-01-02)2 January 1994 (aged 28)70 Watford
43MFSofyan Amrabat (1996-08-21)21 August 1996 (aged 25)270 Fiorentina
52DFNayef Aguerd (1996-03-30)30 March 1996 (aged 25)121 Rennes
62DFRomain Saïss (captain) (1990-03-26)26 March 1990 (aged 31)541 Wolverhampton Wanderers
73MFImran Louza (1999-05-01)1 May 1999 (aged 22)52 Watford
83MFAzzedine Ounahi (2000-04-19)19 April 2000 (aged 21)00 Angers
94FWAyoub El Kaabi (1993-06-25)25 June 1993 (aged 28)2819 Hatayspor
104FWMunir El Haddadi (1995-09-01)1 September 1995 (aged 26)82 Sevilla
113MFFayçal Fajr (1988-08-01)1 August 1988 (aged 33)443 Sivasspor
121GKMunir Mohamedi (1989-05-10)10 May 1989 (aged 32)410 Hatayspor
133MFIlias Chair (1997-10-30)30 October 1997 (aged 24)71 Queens Park Rangers
144FWZakaria Aboukhlal (2000-02-18)18 February 2000 (aged 21)51 AZ
153MFSelim Amallah (1996-11-15)15 November 1996 (aged 25)123 Standard Liège
163MFAymen Barkok (1998-05-21)21 May 1998 (aged 23)141 Eintracht Frankfurt
174FWSofiane Boufal (1993-09-17)17 September 1993 (aged 28)221 Angers
182DFSofian Chakla (1993-09-02)2 September 1993 (aged 28)30 OH Leuven
194FWYoussef En-Nesyri (1997-06-01)1 June 1997 (aged 24)4011 Sevilla
202DFSofiane Alakouch (1998-07-29)29 July 1998 (aged 23)20 Metz
212DFSouffian El Karouani (2000-10-19)19 October 2000 (aged 21)30 NEC
221GKAhmed Reda Tagnaouti (1996-04-05)5 April 1996 (aged 25)170 Wydad Casablanca
234FWRyan Mmaee (1997-11-01)1 November 1997 (aged 24)74 Ferencváros
242DFSamy Mmaee (1996-09-08)8 September 1996 (aged 25)50 Ferencváros
252DFMohamed Chibi (1993-01-21)21 January 1993 (aged 28)51 AS FAR
264FWAchraf Bencharki (1994-09-24)24 September 1994 (aged 27)171 Zamalek
274FWSoufiane Rahimi (1996-06-02)2 June 1996 (aged 25)126 Al Ain
284FWTarik Tissoudali (1993-04-02)2 April 1993 (aged 28)00 Gent

Group D edit

Egypt edit

Coach: Carlos Queiroz

A 40-man provisional squad was announced on 19 December 2021.[30] A 25-man final squad was announced on 29 December 2021.[31] On the next day, Ibrahim Adel, Marwan Hamdy and Mohamed Hamdy were added to the squad to reach the maximum of 28 players.[32] On 7 January 2022, Mohamed Hamdy withdrew from the squad due to a knee injury and was replaced by Marwan Dawoud.[33]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKMohamed El Shenawy (1988-12-18)18 December 1988 (aged 33)350 Al Ahly
22DFMohamed Abdelmonem (1999-02-01)1 February 1999 (aged 22)20 Future
32DFOmar Kamal (1993-09-29)29 September 1993 (aged 28)50 Future
43MFAmr El Solia (1990-04-02)2 April 1990 (aged 31)391 Al Ahly
53MFHamdy Fathy (1994-09-29)29 September 1994 (aged 27)162 Al Ahly
62DFAhmed Hegazi (1991-01-25)25 January 1991 (aged 30)732 Al Ittihad
74FW Trézéguet (1994-10-01)1 October 1994 (aged 27)487 Aston Villa
83MFEmam Ashour (1998-02-20)20 February 1998 (aged 23)10 Zamalek
94FWMohamed Sherif (1996-02-04)4 February 1996 (aged 25)145 Al Ahly
104FWMohamed Salah (captain) (1992-06-15)15 June 1992 (aged 29)7445 Liverpool
114FWRamadan Sobhi (1997-01-23)23 January 1997 (aged 24)342 Pyramids
122DFAyman Ashraf (1991-04-09)9 April 1991 (aged 30)252 Al Ahly
132DFAhmed Abou El Fotouh (1998-03-22)22 March 1998 (aged 23)131 Zamalek
144FWMostafa Mohamed (1997-11-28)28 November 1997 (aged 24)102 Galatasaray
152DFMahmoud Hamdy (1995-06-01)1 June 1995 (aged 26)182 Zamalek
161GKMohamed Abou Gabal (1989-01-29)29 January 1989 (aged 32)30 Zamalek
173MFMohamed Elneny (1992-07-11)11 July 1992 (aged 29)838 Arsenal
183MFMohanad Lasheen (1996-05-29)29 May 1996 (aged 25)50 Tala'ea El Gaish
193MFAbdallah El Said (1985-07-13)13 July 1985 (aged 36)566 Pyramids
202DFMahmoud Alaa (1991-01-28)28 January 1991 (aged 30)130 Zamalek
213MFAhmed Sayed (1996-01-10)10 January 1996 (aged 25)131 Zamalek
224FWOmar Marmoush (1999-02-07)7 February 1999 (aged 22)21 VfB Stuttgart
231GKMohamed Sobhy (1999-07-15)15 July 1999 (aged 22)00 Pharco
241GKMahmoud Gad (1998-10-01)1 October 1998 (aged 23)00 ENPPI
252DFAkram Tawfik (1997-11-08)8 November 1997 (aged 24)81 Al Ahly
264FWIbrahim Adel (2001-04-23)23 April 2001 (aged 20)10 Pyramids
272DFMarwan Dawoud (1997-08-27)27 August 1997 (aged 24)21 ENPPI
284FWMarwan Hamdy (1996-11-15)15 November 1996 (aged 25)101 Smouha

Guinea-Bissau edit

Coach: Baciro Candé

A 24-man final squad was announced on 30 December 2021.[34]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKJonas Mendes (captain) (1989-11-20)20 November 1989 (aged 32)500Unattached
22DFFali Candé (1998-01-24)24 January 1998 (aged 23)80 Portimonense
32DFLeonel Ucha (1988-05-09)9 May 1988 (aged 33)70 Marinhense
42DFSimão Júnior (1998-08-29)29 August 1998 (aged 23)20 Vilafranquense
53MFPanutche Camará (1997-02-28)28 February 1997 (aged 24)00 Plymouth Argyle
63MFBura Nogueira (1995-12-22)22 December 1995 (aged 26)181 Farense
74FWMauro Rodrigues (2001-04-15)15 April 2001 (aged 20)20 Sion
83MFMimito Biai (1997-12-12)12 December 1997 (aged 24)00 Académica
94FWSteve Ambri (1997-08-12)12 August 1997 (aged 24)20 Sochaux
103MF Pelé (1991-09-29)29 September 1991 (aged 30)201 Monaco
114FW Jorginho (1995-09-21)21 September 1995 (aged 26)182 Wisła Płock
121GKMaurice Gomis (1997-11-10)10 November 1997 (aged 24)00 Ayia Napa
134FWFrédéric Mendy (1988-09-18)18 September 1988 (aged 33)216 Vitória de Setúbal
142DFFernandy Mendy (1994-01-16)16 January 1994 (aged 27)00 Alloa Athletic
152DFJefferson Encada (1998-04-17)17 April 1998 (aged 23)40 Leixões
163MFMoreto Cassamá (1998-02-16)16 February 1998 (aged 23)120 Reims
174FWMama Baldé (1995-11-06)6 November 1995 (aged 26)131 Troyes
184FW Piqueti (1993-02-12)12 February 1993 (aged 28)327 Al-Shoulla
194FWJoseph Mendes (1991-03-30)30 March 1991 (aged 30)134 Niort
203MFSori Mané (1996-04-03)3 April 1996 (aged 25)160 Moreirense
212DF Nanu (1994-05-17)17 May 1994 (aged 27)180 Porto
222DFOpa Sanganté (1991-02-01)1 February 1991 (aged 30)80 Châteauroux
233MFAlfa Semedo (1997-08-30)30 August 1997 (aged 24)81 Vitória de Guimarães
241GKManuel Baldé (2002-11-14)14 November 2002 (aged 19)00 Vizela

Nigeria edit

Interim coach: Augustine Eguavoen

A 28-man final squad was announced on 25 December 2021.[35] On 31 December 2021, Emmanuel Dennis, Victor Osimhen, Leon Balogun, and Shehu Abdullahi withdrew from the squad and were replaced by Semi Ajayi, Tyronne Ebuehi, Peter Olayinka, and Henry Onyekuru.[36] On 6 January 2022, Odion Ighalo withdrawn from the squad, thus reducing the squad to 27 players.[37] Newly appointed coach José Peseiro joined the team as an observer, while interim coach Eguavoen led the team.[38]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKMaduka Okoye (1999-08-28)28 August 1999 (aged 22)120 Sparta Rotterdam
22DFOla Aina (1996-10-08)8 October 1996 (aged 25)210 Torino
32DFJamilu Collins (1994-08-05)5 August 1994 (aged 27)230 SC Paderborn
43MFWilfred Ndidi (1996-12-16)16 December 1996 (aged 25)430 Leicester City
52DFWilliam Troost-Ekong (captain) (1993-09-01)1 September 1993 (aged 28)522 Watford
62DFSemi Ajayi (1993-11-09)9 November 1993 (aged 28)150 West Bromwich Albion
74FWAhmed Musa (1992-10-14)14 October 1992 (aged 29)10316 Fatih Karagümrük
83MFFrank Onyeka (1998-01-01)1 January 1998 (aged 24)30 Brentford
103MFJoe Aribo (1996-07-21)21 July 1996 (aged 25)112 Rangers
114FWHenry Onyekuru (1997-06-05)5 June 1997 (aged 24)152 Olympiacos
122DFZaidu Sanusi (1997-06-13)13 June 1997 (aged 24)60 Porto
133MFChidera Ejuke (1998-01-02)2 January 1998 (aged 24)60 CSKA Moscow
144FWKelechi Iheanacho (1996-10-03)3 October 1996 (aged 25)3811 Leicester City
154FWMoses Simon (1995-07-12)12 July 1995 (aged 26)425 Nantes
161GKDaniel Akpeyi (1986-08-03)3 August 1986 (aged 35)180 Kaizer Chiefs
174FWSamuel Chukwueze (1999-05-22)22 May 1999 (aged 22)193 Villarreal
183MFAlex Iwobi (1996-05-03)3 May 1996 (aged 25)519 Everton
194FWTaiwo Awoniyi (1997-08-12)12 August 1997 (aged 24)10 Union Berlin
202DFChidozie Awaziem (1997-01-01)1 January 1997 (aged 25)241 Alanyaspor
212DFTyronne Ebuehi (1995-12-16)16 December 1995 (aged 26)100 Venezia
222DFKenneth Omeruo (1993-10-17)17 October 1993 (aged 28)541 Leganés
231GKFrancis Uzoho (1998-10-28)28 October 1998 (aged 23)180 Omonia
244FWUmar Sadiq (1997-02-02)2 February 1997 (aged 24)00 Almería
253MFKelechi Nwakali (1998-06-05)5 June 1998 (aged 23)00 Huesca
262DFOlisa Ndah (1998-01-21)21 January 1998 (aged 23)30 Orlando Pirates
271GKJohn Noble Barinyima (1993-06-06)6 June 1993 (aged 28)00 Enyimba
284FWPeter Olayinka (1995-11-16)16 November 1995 (aged 26)20 Slavia Prague

Sudan edit

Coach: Burhan Tia

A 34-man provisional squad was announced on 27 December 2021.[39] A 28-man final squad was announced on 5 January 2022.[40]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKAli Abu Eshrein (1989-12-06)6 December 1989 (aged 32)210 Al-Hilal Omdurman
23MFMuhamed Kesra (1996-10-25)25 October 1996 (aged 25)10 Hay Al-Arab
32DFElsadig Hassan (1996-09-04)4 September 1996 (aged 25)10 Al-Shorta El-Gadarif
42DFAmjad Ismail (1993-01-01)1 January 1993 (aged 29)10 Al-Ahly Shendi
52DFSalah Nemer (captain) (1992-02-05)5 February 1992 (aged 29)100 Al-Merrikh
62DFMustafa Karshoum (1992-12-06)6 December 1992 (aged 29)30 Al-Merrikh
72DFMohamed Amin (1998-11-06)6 November 1998 (aged 23)10 Motala AIF
83MFMohamed Hossein (1998-09-18)18 September 1998 (aged 23)00 Al-Merrikh
93MFAbdel Raouf (1993-07-18)18 July 1993 (aged 28)10 Al-Hilal Omdurman
104FWMohamed Abdelrahman (1993-07-10)10 July 1993 (aged 28)197 Al-Hilal Omdurman
113MFGumaa Abas (1994-11-03)3 November 1994 (aged 27)10 Al-Hilal Omdurman
123MFMustafa Elfadni (1999-10-24)24 October 1999 (aged 22)10 Al-Hilal Omdurman
132DFAwad Zaid (1993-01-01)1 January 1993 (aged 29)00 Al-Ahli Khartoum
143MFMohamed Al Rashed (1994-06-01)1 June 1994 (aged 27)131 Al-Merrikh
154FWYasin Hamed (1999-09-12)12 September 1999 (aged 22)60 Nyíregyháza Spartacus
161GKIshag Adam (1999-01-01)1 January 1999 (aged 23)10 Al-Hilal Omdurman
172DFMazin Mohamedein (2000-05-02)2 May 2000 (aged 21)10 Tuti SC
183MFSharif Omer (1992-06-19)19 June 1992 (aged 29)00 Hilal Al-Fasher
193MFDhiya Mahjoub (1995-05-30)30 May 1995 (aged 26)160 Al-Merrikh
203MFSuliman Zakaria (1995-01-01)1 January 1995 (aged 27)00 Hay Al-Arab
213MFWalieldin Khedr (1995-09-15)15 September 1995 (aged 26)180 Al-Hilal Omdurman
224FWAl-Jezoli Nouh (2002-10-24)24 October 2002 (aged 19)80 Al-Merrikh
231GKMohamed Mustafa (1996-02-19)19 February 1996 (aged 25)30 Al-Merrikh
243MFCaptain Bashir (1994-06-01)1 June 1994 (aged 27)10 Alamal Atbara
254FWMusab Ahmed (1993-12-10)10 December 1993 (aged 28)10 El Hilal El Obeid
263MFAlsheikh Muhamed (1997-06-14)14 June 1997 (aged 24)00 Khartoum NC
273MFMuhamed Almunzer (2000-10-13)13 October 2000 (aged 21)00 El Hilal El Obeid
282DFMoaiad Abdeen (1996-05-21)21 May 1996 (aged 25)30 Alamal Atbara

Group E edit

Algeria edit

Coach: Djamel Belmadi

A 28-man final squad was announced on 24 December 2021.[41][42]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKMoustapha Zeghba (1990-11-21)21 November 1990 (aged 31)10 Damac
22DFAïssa Mandi (1991-10-22)22 October 1991 (aged 30)673 Villarreal
32DFMehdi Tahrat (1990-01-24)24 January 1990 (aged 31)150 Al-Gharafa
42DFDjamel Benlamri (1989-12-25)25 December 1989 (aged 32)282 Qatar SC
52DFMohamed Amine Tougai (2000-01-22)22 January 2000 (aged 21)41 Espérance de Tunis
63MFRamiz Zerrouki (1998-05-26)26 May 1998 (aged 23)81 Twente
74FWRiyad Mahrez (captain) (1991-02-21)21 February 1991 (aged 30)7026 Manchester City
84FWYoucef Belaïli (1992-03-14)14 March 1992 (aged 29)308Unattached
94FWBaghdad Bounedjah (1991-11-24)24 November 1991 (aged 30)5224 Al Sadd
103MFSofiane Feghouli (1989-12-26)26 December 1989 (aged 32)7320 Galatasaray
113MFYacine Brahimi (1990-02-08)8 February 1990 (aged 31)6214 Al-Rayyan
123MFHaris Belkebla (1994-01-28)28 January 1994 (aged 27)90 Brest
134FWIslam Slimani (1988-06-18)18 June 1988 (aged 33)8039 Lyon
143MFSofiane Bendebka (1992-08-09)9 August 1992 (aged 29)61 Al-Fateh
153MFFarid Boulaya (1993-02-25)25 February 1993 (aged 28)41 Metz
161GKAlexandre Oukidja (1988-07-19)19 July 1988 (aged 33)60 Metz
172DFAbdelkader Bedrane (1992-04-02)2 April 1992 (aged 29)100 Espérance de Tunis
184FWAdam Ounas (1996-11-11)11 November 1996 (aged 25)154 Napoli
193MFAdem Zorgane (2000-01-06)6 January 2000 (aged 22)40 Charleroi
202DFYoucef Atal (1996-05-17)17 May 1996 (aged 25)221 Nice
212DFRamy Bensebaini (1995-04-16)16 April 1995 (aged 26)415 Borussia Mönchengladbach
223MFIsmaël Bennacer (1997-12-01)1 December 1997 (aged 24)312 Milan
231GKRaïs M'Bolhi (1986-04-25)25 April 1986 (aged 35)830 Al-Ettifaq
242DFIlyes Chetti (1995-01-22)22 January 1995 (aged 26)80 Espérance de Tunis
252DFHoucine Benayada (1992-08-08)8 August 1992 (aged 29)100 Étoile du Sahel
264FWMohamed El Amine Amoura (2000-05-09)9 May 2000 (aged 21)44 Lugano
274FWSaïd Benrahma (1995-08-10)10 August 1995 (aged 26)141 West Ham United
282DFRéda Halaïmia (1996-08-28)28 August 1996 (aged 25)60 Beerschot

Equatorial Guinea edit

Coach: Juan Michá

A 28-man final squad was announced on 27 December 2021.[43] On 4 January 2022, Aitor Embela withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Felipe Ovono.[44]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKJesús Owono (2001-03-01)1 March 2001 (aged 20)100 Alavés
22DFMiguel Ángel Mayé (1995-12-08)8 December 1995 (aged 26)100 Futuro Kings
32DFMarvin Anieboh (1997-08-26)26 August 1997 (aged 24)70 Cacereño
43MFFederico Bikoro (1996-03-17)17 March 1996 (aged 25)322 Hércules
52DFCosme Anvene (1990-03-03)3 March 1990 (aged 31)110 Deportivo Unidad
64FWIban Salvador (1995-12-11)11 December 1995 (aged 26)274 Fuenlabrada
73MFRubén Belima (1992-02-11)11 February 1992 (aged 29)260 Hércules
83MFJosé Machín (1996-08-14)14 August 1996 (aged 25)150 Monza
94FWÓscar Siafá (1997-09-12)12 September 1997 (aged 24)50 Olympiacos Volos
104FWEmilio Nsue (captain) (1989-09-30)30 September 1989 (aged 32)2813Unattached
112DFBasilio Ndong (1999-01-17)17 January 1999 (aged 22)230 Start
121GKMariano Mba (1999-08-03)3 August 1999 (aged 22)00 Deportivo Unidad
131GKManuel Sapunga (1992-11-23)23 November 1992 (aged 29)00 Futuro Kings
143MFJannick Buyla (1998-10-06)6 October 1998 (aged 23)80 Gimnàstic
152DFCarlos Akapo (1993-03-12)12 March 1993 (aged 28)231 Cádiz
162DFSaúl Coco (1999-02-09)9 February 1999 (aged 22)92 Las Palmas
173MFJosete Miranda (1998-07-22)22 July 1998 (aged 23)252 Niki Volos
184FW Dorian Jr. (2001-05-12)12 May 2001 (aged 20)10 Langreo
194FWLuis Nlavo (2001-07-09)9 July 2001 (aged 20)72 Braga
203MFSantiago Eneme (2000-09-29)29 September 2000 (aged 21)70 Nantes
212DFEsteban Obiang (1998-05-07)7 May 1998 (aged 23)110 Antequera
223MFPablo Ganet (1994-11-04)4 November 1994 (aged 27)263 Murcia
232DFLuis Meseguer (1999-09-07)7 September 1999 (aged 22)131 Navalcarnero
243MFÁlex Balboa (2001-03-06)6 March 2001 (aged 20)40 Alavés
251GKFelipe Ovono (1993-07-26)26 July 1993 (aged 28)400 Futuro Kings
263MFJavier Akapo (1996-09-03)3 September 1996 (aged 25)10 Ibiza Islas Pitiusas
274FWPedro Oba Asu (2000-05-18)18 May 2000 (aged 21)114 Futuro Kings
282DFLuis Enrique Nsue (1998-01-16)16 January 1998 (aged 23)10 Cano Sport

Ivory Coast edit

Coach: Patrice Beaumelle

A 28-man final squad was announced on 23 December 2021.[45] On 31 December 2021, Sylvain Gbohouo was temporarily banned by FIFA, due to being found guilty of taking the prohibited substance trimetazidine and could not participate.[46] A few days later, N'Drin Ulrich Edan was called up to replace him.[47]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKIra Eliezer Tapé (1997-08-31)31 August 1997 (aged 24)20 San Pédro
24FWKarim Konaté (2004-03-21)21 March 2004 (aged 17)10 ASEC Mimosas
32DFGhislain Konan (1995-12-27)27 December 1995 (aged 26)130 Reims
43MFJean Michaël Seri (1991-07-19)19 July 1991 (aged 30)344 Fulham
52DFWilfried Kanon (1993-07-06)6 July 1993 (aged 28)523 Pyramids
62DFWilly Boly (1991-02-03)3 February 1991 (aged 30)101 Wolverhampton Wanderers
72DFOdilon Kossounou (2001-01-04)4 January 2001 (aged 21)110 Bayer Leverkusen
83MFFranck Kessié (1996-12-19)19 December 1996 (aged 25)525 Milan
94FWWilfried Zaha (1992-11-10)10 November 1992 (aged 29)215 Crystal Palace
104FWJean Evrard Kouassi (1994-09-25)25 September 1994 (aged 27)61 Wuhan
113MFMaxwel Cornet (1996-09-27)27 September 1996 (aged 25)245 Burnley
123MFHabib Maïga (1996-06-01)1 June 1996 (aged 25)100 Metz
134FWJérémie Boga (1997-01-03)3 January 1997 (aged 25)71 Sassuolo
142DFSimon Deli (1991-10-27)27 October 1991 (aged 30)190 Adana Demirspor
154FWMax Gradel (1987-11-30)30 November 1987 (aged 34)9115 Sivasspor
161GKN'Drin Ulrich Edan (1992-10-19)19 October 1992 (aged 29)00 AFAD
172DFSerge Aurier (captain) (1992-12-24)24 December 1992 (aged 29)743 Villarreal
183MFIbrahim Sangaré (1997-12-02)2 December 1997 (aged 24)173 PSV Eindhoven
194FWNicolas Pépé (1995-05-20)20 May 1995 (aged 26)286 Arsenal
203MFSerey Dié (1984-11-07)7 November 1984 (aged 37)552 Sion
212DFEric Bailly (1994-04-12)12 April 1994 (aged 27)412 Manchester United
224FWSébastien Haller (1994-06-22)22 June 1994 (aged 27)83 Ajax
231GKBadra Ali Sangaré (1986-05-30)30 May 1986 (aged 35)170 JDR Stars
244FWChristian Kouamé (1997-12-06)6 December 1997 (aged 24)70 Anderlecht
253MFHamed Traorè (2000-02-16)16 February 2000 (aged 21)30 Sassuolo
261GKAbdoul Karim Cissé (1985-10-20)20 October 1985 (aged 36)60 ASEC Mimosas
273MFJean-Daniel Akpa Akpro (1992-10-11)11 October 1992 (aged 29)170 Lazio
284FWYohan Boli (1993-09-17)17 September 1993 (aged 28)110 Al-Rayyan

Sierra Leone edit

Coach: John Keister

A 40-man provisional squad was announced on 21 December 2021.[48] A 28-man final squad was announced on 31 December 2021.[49] On 8 January 2022, Alhassan Koroma withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Augustus Kargbo.[50]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKMohamed Nbalie Kamara (1999-04-29)29 April 1999 (aged 22)90 East End Lions
22DFOsman Kakay (1997-08-25)25 August 1997 (aged 24)60 Queens Park Rangers
32DFKevin Wright (1995-12-28)28 December 1995 (aged 26)30 Örebro SK
43MF Medo (1987-11-16)16 November 1987 (aged 34)332Unattached
52DFSteven Caulker (1991-12-29)29 December 1991 (aged 30)00 Gaziantep
63MFJohn Kamara (1988-05-12)12 May 1988 (aged 33)181Unattached
73MFKwame Quee (1996-07-09)9 July 1996 (aged 25)203 Víkingur Reykjavík
83MFSaidu Fofanah (1997-09-14)14 September 1997 (aged 24)51 Kallon
94FWAugustine Williams (1997-08-03)3 August 1997 (aged 24)10Unattached
104FWKei Kamara (1984-09-01)1 September 1984 (aged 37)357 HIFK
114FWSullay Kaikai (1995-08-26)26 August 1995 (aged 26)41 Wycombe Wanderers
124FWAlhaji Kamara (1994-04-16)16 April 1994 (aged 27)75 Randers
134FWAugustus Kargbo (1999-08-24)24 August 1999 (aged 22)20 Crotone
144FWMohamed Buya Turay (1995-01-10)10 January 1995 (aged 26)60 Henan Songshan Longmen
152DFYeami Dunia (1996-12-16)16 December 1996 (aged 25)250 Bo Rangers
161GKIbrahim Sesay (2004-10-18)18 October 2004 (aged 17)10 Bo Rangers
172DFUmaru Bangura (captain) (1987-10-07)7 October 1987 (aged 34)464 Neuchâtel Xamax
182DFDavid Sesay (1998-09-18)18 September 1998 (aged 23)20 Wealdstone
194FWMustapha Bundu (1997-02-27)27 February 1997 (aged 24)61 AGF
202DFSaidu Mansaray (2001-02-21)21 February 2001 (aged 20)40 Bo Rangers
213MFIdris Kanu (1999-12-05)5 December 1999 (aged 22)10 Peterborough United
223MFIssa Kallon (1996-01-03)3 January 1996 (aged 26)00 Cambuur
231GKIsaac Caulker (1991-01-25)25 January 1991 (aged 30)00 Kallon
243MFPrince Barrie (1997-08-18)18 August 1997 (aged 24)70 Bo Rangers
252DFDaniel Francis (2002-07-10)10 July 2002 (aged 19)20 Rot Weiss Ahlen
263MFSaidu Bah Kamara (2002-03-03)3 March 2002 (aged 19)00 Bo Rangers
273MFAbu Dumbuya (1999-01-29)29 January 1999 (aged 22)60 East End Lions
284FWMusa Noah Kamara (2000-08-06)6 August 2000 (aged 21)40Unattached

Group F edit

Gambia edit

Coach: Tom Saintfiet

A 40-man provisional squad was announced on 11 December 2021.[51] A 28-man final squad was announced on 21 December 2021.[52]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKModou Jobe (1988-10-27)27 October 1988 (aged 33)260 Black Leopards
23MFYusupha Bobb (1996-06-22)22 June 1996 (aged 25)100 Piacenza
34FWAblie Jallow (1998-11-14)14 November 1998 (aged 23)163 Seraing
43MFDawda Ngum (1990-09-02)2 September 1990 (aged 31)180Unattached
52DFOmar Colley (1992-10-24)24 October 1992 (aged 29)320 Sampdoria
63MFSulayman Marreh (1996-01-15)15 January 1996 (aged 25)241 Gent
74FWLamin Jallow (1994-07-22)22 July 1994 (aged 27)171 Fehérvár
83MFEbrima Darboe (2001-06-06)6 June 2001 (aged 20)60 Roma
94FWAssan Ceesay (1994-03-17)17 March 1994 (aged 27)2311 Zürich
104FWMusa Barrow (1998-11-14)14 November 1998 (aged 23)172 Bologna
114FWModou Barrow (1992-10-13)13 October 1992 (aged 29)122 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
122DFJames Gomez (2001-11-14)14 November 2001 (aged 20)41 Horsens
132DFPa Modou Jagne (captain) (1989-12-26)26 December 1989 (aged 32)382 Dietikon
142DFNoah Sonko Sundberg (1996-06-06)6 June 1996 (aged 25)60 Levski Sofia
153MFEbrima Sohna (1988-12-14)14 December 1988 (aged 33)373 Fortune
162DFMohammed Mbye (1989-06-18)18 June 1989 (aged 32)130 Ifö Bromölla IF
174FWBubacarr Jobe (1994-11-21)21 November 1994 (aged 27)113 Norrby IF
181GKBaboucarr Gaye (1998-02-24)24 February 1998 (aged 23)50 Rot-Weiß Koblenz
194FWEbrima Colley (2000-02-01)1 February 2000 (aged 21)100 Spezia
204FWBubacarr Trawally (1994-11-10)10 November 1994 (aged 27)140 Ajman
212DFSaidy Janko (1995-10-22)22 October 1995 (aged 26)30 Valladolid
221GKSheikh Sibi (1998-02-21)21 February 1998 (aged 23)30 Virtus Verona
234FWMuhammed Badamosi (1998-12-27)27 December 1998 (aged 23)101 Kortrijk
244FWDembo Darboe (1998-08-17)17 August 1998 (aged 23)20 Shakhtyor Soligorsk
252DFBubacarr Sanneh (1994-11-14)14 November 1994 (aged 27)261Unattached
262DFIbou Touray (1994-12-24)24 December 1994 (aged 27)70 Salford City
274FWYusupha Njie (1994-01-03)3 January 1994 (aged 28)20 Boavista
283MFEbou Adams (1996-01-15)15 January 1996 (aged 25)80 Forest Green Rovers

Mali edit

Coach: Mohamed Magassouba

A 28-man final squad was announced on 27 December 2021.[53]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKIbrahim Mounkoro (1990-02-23)23 February 1990 (aged 31)80 TP Mazembe
22DFHamari Traoré (captain) (1992-01-27)27 January 1992 (aged 29)361 Rennes
32DFCharles Traoré (1992-01-01)1 January 1992 (aged 30)80 Nantes
43MFAmadou Haidara (1998-01-31)31 January 1998 (aged 23)212 RB Leipzig
52DFBoubakar Kouyaté (1997-04-15)15 April 1997 (aged 24)100 Metz
62DFMassadio Haïdara (1992-12-02)2 December 1992 (aged 29)70 Lens
74FWMoussa Doumbia (1994-08-15)15 August 1994 (aged 27)305 Reims
83MFDiadie Samassékou (1996-01-11)11 January 1996 (aged 25)211 1899 Hoffenheim
94FWEl Bilal Touré (1996-10-07)7 October 1996 (aged 25)92 Reims
104FWKalifa Coulibaly (1991-08-21)21 August 1991 (aged 30)265 Nantes
113MFLassana Coulibaly (1996-04-10)10 April 1996 (aged 25)260 Salernitana
122DFMoussa Sissako (2000-11-10)10 November 2000 (aged 21)20 Standard Liège
132DFSenou Coulibaly (1994-09-04)4 September 1994 (aged 27)30 Dijon
144FWAdama Malouda Traoré (1995-06-05)5 June 1995 (aged 26)418 Sheriff Tiraspol
152DFMamadou Fofana (1998-01-21)21 January 1998 (aged 23)222 Amiens
161GKDjigui Diarra (1995-02-27)27 February 1995 (aged 26)480 Young Africans
172DFFalaye Sacko (1995-05-01)1 May 1995 (aged 26)221 Vitória de Guimarães
184FWIbrahima Koné (1999-06-16)16 June 1999 (aged 22)68 Sarpsborg 08
194FWMoussa Djenepo (1998-06-15)15 June 1998 (aged 23)213 Southampton
203MFYves Bissouma (1996-08-30)30 August 1996 (aged 25)193 Brighton & Hove Albion
213MFAdama Noss Traoré (1995-06-28)28 June 1995 (aged 26)233 Hatayspor
221GKIsmael Diawara (1994-11-11)11 November 1994 (aged 27)10 Malmö FF
233MFAliou Dieng (1997-10-16)16 October 1997 (aged 24)191 Al Ahly
242DFIssaka Samaké (1994-10-20)20 October 1994 (aged 27)182 Horoya
254FWLassine Sinayoko (1999-12-08)8 December 1999 (aged 22)40 Auxerre
263MFMohamed Camara (2000-01-06)6 January 2000 (aged 22)71 Red Bull Salzburg
273MFRominigue Kouamé (1996-12-07)7 December 1996 (aged 25)100 Troyes
283MFHamidou Traoré (1996-10-07)7 October 1996 (aged 25)10 Giresunspor

Mauritania edit

Coach: Didier Gomes Da Rosa

A 30-man provisional squad was announced on 23 December 2021.[54] A 28-man final squad was announced on 31 December 2021.[55]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKM'Backé N'Diaye (1994-12-19)19 December 1994 (aged 27)20 Nouakchott Kings
22DFSouleymane Karamoko (1992-07-29)29 July 1992 (aged 29)00 Nancy
32DFAly Abeid (1997-12-11)11 December 1997 (aged 24)412 Valenciennes
42DFHarouna Abou Demba (1991-12-31)31 December 1991 (aged 30)150Unattached
52DFAbdoul Ba (captain) (1994-02-08)8 February 1994 (aged 27)480 Al-Ahli Tripoli
63MFKhassa Camara (1992-10-22)22 October 1992 (aged 29)432 NorthEast United
74FWIdrissa Thiam (2000-09-02)2 September 2000 (aged 21)20 ASAC Concorde
83MFGuessouma Fofana (1992-12-17)17 December 1992 (aged 29)40 CFR Cluj
94FWHemeya Tanjy (1998-05-01)1 May 1998 (aged 23)222 Nouadhibou
104FWAdama Ba (1993-08-27)27 August 1993 (aged 28)406 RS Berkane
114FWOumar Camara (1992-08-19)19 August 1992 (aged 29)50 Beroe Stara Zagora
123MFAlmike N'Diaye (1996-10-26)26 October 1996 (aged 25)71 GOAL FC
132DFDiadié Diarra (1993-01-23)23 January 1993 (aged 28)100 GOAL FC
143MFMohamed Dellahi Yali (1997-11-01)1 November 1997 (aged 24)492 Al-Nasr Benghazi
152DFSouleymane Doukara (1991-09-29)29 September 1991 (aged 30)00 Giresunspor
161GKMohamed El Mokhtar (2002-10-10)10 October 2002 (aged 19)00 Douanes
173MFAbdallahi Mahmoud (2000-05-04)4 May 2000 (aged 21)130 Istra 1961
183MFBodda Mouhsine (1994-06-18)18 June 1994 (aged 27)110 Nouadhibou
194FWIbréhima Coulibaly (1989-08-30)30 August 1989 (aged 32)130 Le Mans
202DFHoussen Abderrahmane (1995-02-03)3 February 1995 (aged 26)130 Francs Borains
212DFHassan Houbeib (1993-10-31)31 October 1993 (aged 28)40 Al-Zawraa
221GKBabacar Diop (1995-09-17)17 September 1995 (aged 26)50 Nouadhibou
233MFMouhamed Soueid (1991-12-31)31 December 1991 (aged 30)60 Nouadhibou
243MFYacoub Sidi Ethmane (1995-12-10)10 December 1995 (aged 26)61 AS Vita
254FWPape Ibnou Ba (1993-01-05)5 January 1993 (aged 29)00 Le Havre
263MFBeyatt Lekweiry (2005-04-11)11 April 2005 (aged 16)00 Douanes
274FWAboubakar Kamara (1995-03-07)7 March 1995 (aged 26)51 Aris
283MFAbdoulkader Thiam (1998-10-03)3 October 1998 (aged 23)80 Boulogne

Tunisia edit

Coach: Mondher Kebaier

A 28-man final squad was announced on 30 December 2021.[56] On 4 January 2022, it was announced that Youssef Msakni and Seifeddine Jaziri tested positive for COVID-19, but the Tunisian Football Federation were not allowed to replace them ahead of the tournament.[57] On 5 January 2022, Firas Ben Larbi withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Issam Jebali.[58]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKFarouk Ben Mustapha (1989-07-01)1 July 1989 (aged 32)430 Espérance de Tunis
22DFBilel Ifa (1990-03-09)9 March 1990 (aged 31)260 Club Africain
32DFMontassar Talbi (1998-05-26)26 May 1998 (aged 23)100 Rubin Kazan
42DFOmar Rekik (2001-12-20)20 December 2001 (aged 20)10 Arsenal
52DFOussama Haddadi (1992-01-28)28 January 1992 (aged 29)270 Yeni Malatyaspor
62DFDylan Bronn (1995-06-19)19 June 1995 (aged 26)332 Metz
74FWYoussef Msakni (captain) (1990-10-28)28 October 1990 (aged 31)7714 Al-Arabi
83MFSaîf-Eddine Khaoui (1995-04-27)27 April 1995 (aged 26)244 Clermont
94FWYoann Touzghar (1986-11-28)28 November 1986 (aged 35)51 Troyes
104FWWahbi Khazri (1991-02-08)8 February 1991 (aged 30)6522 Saint-Étienne
114FWSeifeddine Jaziri (1993-02-12)12 February 1993 (aged 28)188 Zamalek
122DFAli Maâloul (1990-01-01)1 January 1990 (aged 32)742 Al Ahly
132DFAli Abdi (1993-12-20)20 December 1993 (aged 28)40 Caen
143MFHannibal Mejbri (2003-01-21)21 January 2003 (aged 18)90 Manchester United
153MFMohamed Ali Ben Romdhane (1999-09-06)6 September 1999 (aged 22)150 Espérance de Tunis
161GKAymen Dahmen (1997-01-28)28 January 1997 (aged 24)10 CS Sfaxien
173MFEllyes Skhiri (1995-05-10)10 May 1995 (aged 26)403 1. FC Köln
183MFGhailene Chaalali (1994-02-28)28 February 1994 (aged 27)251 Espérance de Tunis
193MFHamza Rafia (1999-04-22)22 April 1999 (aged 22)150 Standard Liège
202DFMohamed Dräger (1996-06-25)25 June 1996 (aged 25)243 Nottingham Forest
212DFHamza Mathlouthi (1992-07-25)25 July 1992 (aged 29)340 Zamalek
221GKBechir Ben Saïd (1992-11-29)29 November 1992 (aged 29)00 US Monastir
234FWNaïm Sliti (1992-07-27)27 July 1992 (aged 29)5912 Al-Ettifaq
242DFMohamed Amine Ben Hamida (1995-12-15)15 December 1995 (aged 26)60 Espérance de Tunis
253MFAnis Ben Slimane (2001-03-16)16 March 2001 (aged 20)144 Brøndby
261GKAli Jemal (1990-06-09)9 June 1990 (aged 31)00 Étoile du Sahel
274FWIssam Jebali (1991-12-25)25 December 1991 (aged 30)30 OB
283MFAïssa Laïdouni (1996-12-13)13 December 1996 (aged 25)111 Ferencváros

Player representation edit

By age edit

Goalkeepers
Captains

By club edit

Clubs with 5 or more players represented are listed.

PlayersClub
9 Zamalek
8 Al Ahly, Al-Hilal Omdurman
7 Metz, Al-Merrikh, Espérance de Tunis
6 Fasil Kenema, Horoya
5 Standard Liège, Pyramids, Arsenal, Saint George, Nantes, Saint-Étienne, Olympiacos, Silver Strikers, Nouadhibou, Bo Rangers

By club nationality edit

PlayersCAF clubs
31 Egypt
27 Sudan
27 Ethiopia
17 Malawi, South Africa
12 Tunisia
10 Morocco
9 Mauritania, Sierra Leone
7 Equatorial Guinea, Guinea
6 Zimbabwe
5 Ghana, Tanzania
4 DR Congo, Ivory Coast
3 Burkina Faso, Libya
2 Nigeria, Zambia
1 Algeria, Cape Verde, Gambia, Mozambique, Senegal
PlayersClubs outside CAF
105 France
52 England
29 Spain
27 Belgium
25 Italy
21 Portugal
20 Turkey
16 Germany
15 Netherlands
13 Switzerland
10 Greece, Saudi Arabia
9 Cyprus
8 Qatar
7 Sweden
6 Hungary, United States
5 Denmark, Norway
4 Bulgaria, China, Russia
3 Croatia, Moldova, Scotland, United Arab Emirates
2 Austria, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Serbia
1 Armenia, Belarus, Czech Republic, Finland, India, Iraq, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Slovenia, South Korea

By club confederation edit

PlayersClubs
407UEFA
210CAF
29AFC
6CONCACAF
0CONMEBOL
0OFC

By representatives of domestic league edit

National squadPlayers
 Sudan26
 Ethiopia25
 Egypt22
 Malawi17
 Sierra Leone9
 Mauritania8
 Tunisia8
 Equatorial Guinea7
 Zimbabwe6
 Ghana5
 Guinea4
 Ivory Coast4
 Burkina Faso3
 Morocco2
 Cape Verde1
 Gambia1
 Nigeria1
 Senegal1
 Algeria0
 Cameroon0
 Comoros0
 Gabon0
 Guinea-Bissau0
 Mali0

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