Comoros national team coach Hubert Velud has announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming matches against Congo in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The team will face Congo on November 13 and 17. Velud's squad includes three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders, and seven forwards. The team will be led by experienced players such as Yannick Pandor, Naïme Saïd Mchindra, and Adel Anzimati Aboudou in goal.
The Comoros squad welcomes back several key players, including Faïz Selemani, who plays for Qatar SC, and Saïd Bakari, who plays for FC Villefranche-B. Both players were part of the team that played in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Another notable inclusion is Rafiki Saïd, who currently plays for Wolverhampton and is the team's top scorer. Anfane Saïd Djambae, who plays for Al-Nasr Club in Oman, has also been recalled to the team.
The team's defense will be marshaled by seven players, including Warmed Omari, Akim Abdallah, and Yakine Saïd M’madi. The midfield will feature a mix of experienced players like Zaydou Youssouf, Iyad Mohamed, and Yacine Bourhane, as well as younger players like Rayane Lutin and Ben-Chayeel Hamada. The team's attack will be led by players like Aboubacar Ali Abdallah, Aymeric Ahmed, and Housseine Zakouani.
The Comoros team will arrive in Moroni on November 9 and will be based at the Retaj hotel. They will train at the Stade de Maluzini, where they will prepare for their match against Congo, who are currently ranked 132nd in the world and are bottom of Group G. Comoros currently sit second in the group with three points, behind Cameroon who have four points.
Congo, on the other hand, have only one point and will be looking to cause an upset against Comoros. The two teams will face each other in a crucial match that could determine their chances of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Comoros will be looking to build on their recent form and make a strong statement against Congo.
The team's coach, Hubert Velud, will be hoping that his squad can deliver a strong performance against Congo and take a step closer to qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The team's fans will be eagerly anticipating the matches and will be hoping that their team can secure a positive result.
The matches against Congo will be an important test for Comoros, who will be looking to make a strong impression in the qualifiers. With a mix of experienced and young players, the team will be looking to make a statement and secure a positive result against their opponents.
Key points
- Comoros national team coach Hubert Velud has announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming matches against Congo in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
- The team welcomes back several key players, including Faïz Selemani and Saïd Bakari.
- Comoros currently sit second in Group G with three points, behind Cameroon who have four points.
