Among Pedro Gonçalves' choices are three goalkeepers, namely Neblú, J. Miguel and N. Simão.
According to the call-up, released by the Angolan Football Federation and to which VerAngola had access, for defenses, the national coach called Alexandre Abel, António Hossi, Eddie Afonso, Evaristo Kapunge, Kinito, Luís Eusébio, Pedro Bondo, Mabelé and Vidinho.
Midfielders Alberto Miguel, António Malamba, Calebi Yanda, Luís Manico, Pedro Miguel, Pedro Vicente and Dos Santos, as well as strikers Dabanda Fernandinho, Jaredi Teixeira, Julinho, Kaporal, Jó and Vanilson Zéu were also called up.
Speaking during the press conference to present the squad list, Pedro Gonçalves said he hopes the players "make the most of this opportunity" and do their "best" to guarantee the country's classification.
"I hope the players make the most of this opportunity, doing their best to materialize the country's qualification in this competition for athletes who play in their respective countries", he said, quoted by Angop.
He also said that he hopes that the players called up for the double clash with Lesotho, counting for the second qualifying phase of CHAN 2025, will awaken talents that can be part of the team that seeks to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
The objective is to form a team ready to join the group that participates in the qualifiers for the world cup and CAN2025, pointed out the national selector, who, cited by Angop, added that, despite the group having athletes with experience, the aim is to project of these players' careers so that they can play in highly demanding competitions.
It is worth noting that this will be the country's fifth participation in CHAN.
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