The Togo national team, also known as the Eperviers, is gearing up for a crucial double-header against Algeria in November 2026, as part of the CAN 2027 qualifiers. The team's head coach, Patrice Neveu, has announced a preliminary squad of 30 players. This list will be narrowed down to the final team that will face off against the Algerian team, known as the Fennecs, on November 14 and 17. The matches will take place in Tizi Ozou and Lomé, respectively.
The pre-selected squad includes four goalkeepers: Steven Mensah from FC Etzella Ettelbruck in Luxembourg, Malcolm Barcola from Ittihad Riadi de Tanger in Morocco, Achirafou Yaya from ISCA in Côte d'Ivoire, and Rayann Amedivlo from AJ Auxerre in France. The defensive line boasts 12 players, including Lilian Brassier from Eintracht Francfort, Pierre Nadjombe from FC Magdebourg, and Henri Koudossou from Arminia Bielefeld. If selected for the final team, Lilian Brassier will earn his first cap with Togo.
The midfield consists of eight players with diverse profiles, including Kodjo Aziangbe from Shanghai Port FC, Karim Dermane from ESTAC Troyes, and Samsindin Ouro from Dunajská Streda. Other notable players in this position are Sadik Fofana from Lecce, Djené Dakonam from Getafe, and Sharani Zuberu from Hapoel Jérusalem. The attacking line features seven players, including Kevin Denkey from FC Cincinnati, Thibault Klidjé from Hibernian FC, and Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba from Al Sharjah.
Patrice Neveu's team will need to be solid and clinical in their matches against Algeria, as they aim to secure a spot in the CAN 2027 tournament. The team's coaching staff has been working tirelessly to prepare the players for this crucial encounter. The final team selection will be announced on November 3, 2026, at a press conference in Kégué.
The list of pre-selected players includes a mix of experienced and young players, with a good balance of local and international talent. Some notable players who have been pre-selected include Kevin Denkey, Thibault Klidjé, and Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba, who have all been in impressive form for their respective clubs.
Togo will face a tough challenge in their matches against Algeria, who are known for their skilled and physical team. However, the Eperviers have shown resilience and determination in their previous matches, and they will be looking to cause an upset against their North African opponents.
The matches against Algeria will be a crucial test for Togo's team, and the outcome will have a significant impact on their chances of qualifying for the CAN 2027 tournament. The team's fans are eagerly awaiting the final team selection and the matches against Algeria, and they will be hoping that their team can secure a positive result.
Key points
- Togo's head coach, Patrice Neveu, has announced a preliminary squad of 30 players for the CAN 2027 qualifiers against Algeria.
- The final team selection will be announced on November 3, 2026, at a press conference in Kégué.
- Togo will face Algeria in two matches on November 14 and 17, 2026, in Tizi Ozou and Lomé, respectively.
