Pedro Gonçalves confident in the performance of the 26 players for the CHAN Cup

Pedro Gonçalves, the Angolan national football coach, has announced a 26-player squad for the final qualifying round of the Africa Cup of Nations, which includes matches against Lesotho.

The competition will take place in 2025, with the final stage to be held in Morocco from December 21 to January 18. For these decisive matches, the coach has called up new names, with the highlights being the debuts of Soba (Interclube), Calebi Yambá (Desportivo da Huíla), Luís Manico (Maquis) and Dos Santos (Wiliete de Benguela), all in the forward line to strengthen the team. In defense, Caica (Interclube), Mabelé (1º de Agosto) and Alexandre Abel (Sagrada Esperança) are also part of the list of newcomers.

These players have the mission of ensuring Angola’s qualification for the CHAN Cup, a continental tournament for African teams, which brings together the best teams of local players.

Gonçalves’ call-up reflects a strategic commitment to youth and renewal, with the aim of ensuring the future of the team. The competition will be a crucial opportunity for the players to stand out, as it serves as preparation and a showcase for major African competitions.

In addition to Lesotho, other important matches for the CHAN 2025 qualification involve teams such as Burundi, Uganda, and the Central African Republic, reflecting the intensity and fierce competition for qualification. These clashes highlight the importance of maintaining focus and discipline to ensure the success of the Angolan team in this final phase of preparation.