Pele, Fernandes, Mane named in Guinea-Bissau squad to face Super Eagles

Guinea Bissau head coach Baciro Cande has handed call-ups to 25 players for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification double-header against the Super Eagles later this month.

As the qualifying series for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations makes a return, Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau will play hosts to each other in two fixtures spread over three days.

The first fixture will see the Djurtus head to Nigeria to take on the Super Eagles at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.

Three days later, the Super Eagles will journey to Guinea-Bissau to play at the newly-renovated Nacional 24 de Setembro Stadium.

Goalkeepers: Jonas Mendes (Kalamata), Manuel Samba Balde (Vizela), Fernando Embadje (Alcanenense)

Defenders: Fali Cande (Metz), Opa Sangante (Chateauroux), Manconi Soriano Mane (Moreriense), Tito Cabral Junior (Varzim), Prosper Mendy (Kaisar), Jefferson Encada (Pharco), Eulanio Chipela Gomes (Santa Clara), Pedro Justiano Gomes (Radomiak)

Midfielders: Alfa Semedo Esteves (Al-Taee), Mauro Teixeira (Yverdon), Mamadi Caba Camara (Reading), Moreto Cassama (Omonia Nicosia), Pele (Famalicao), Bura (Mes Kerman), Euciodalcio Gomes (Apoel Nicosia)

Forwards: Piqueti Djassi (Al-Shoalah), Mama Samba Balde (Troyes), Joao Mario N. Fernandes (Spartak Varna), Jorge Fernado B. Intima (Ludogorets), Zinho Gano (Zulte Waragem), Toni Correia Gomes (Zira FK), Esmiraldo Sa Silva (Feirense)