World Cup qualifiers 2026: African teams release dia squad list

Ademola Lookman, Mohamed Kudus and Ronwen Williams

6 March 2025

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Fifa 2026 Africa World Cup qualifiers go continue dis March wit two games.

Ahead of di games, some African teams don begin announce dia squad for di 21 March fixtures.

Dis na di African kontris wey don release dia squads names so far.

Group standings of 2026 World Cup qualifiers for Africa26th March 2025

Group B

DR Congo Squad:

Goalkeepers: Dimitry Bertaud (Montpellier, France), Timothy Fayulu (Sion, Switzerland), Lionel Mpasi (Rodez, France)

Defenders: Dylan Batubinsika (St Etienne, France), Rocky Bushiri (Hibernian, Scotland), Henock Inonga (AS FAR, Morocco), Gédéon Kalulu (Lorient, France), Joris Kayembe (Genk, Belgium), Arthur Masuaku (Besiktas, Turkey), Chancel Mbemba (Olympique de Marseille, France), Axel Tuanzebe (Ipswich Town, England)

Midfielders: Theo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow, Russia), Grady Diangana (West Bromwich Albbion, England), Meshack Elia (Nantes, France), Silas Katompa Mvumpa (Red Star Belgrade, Serbia), Edo Kayembe (Watford, England), Samuel Moutoussamy (Sivasspor, Turkey), Ngal'ayel Mukau (Lille, France), Charles Pickel (Cremonense, Italy), Noah Sadiki (Union Saint Gilloise, Belgium)

Forwards: Cedric Bakambu (Real Betis, Spain), Simon Banza (Trabzonspor, Turkey), Samuel Essende (Ausgburg, Germany), Fiston Mayele (Pyramids, Egypt), Yoane Wissa (Brentford, England).

South Sudan Squad

Goalkeepers: Isaac Bida (Lion Hunters), Majak Mawith (Jamus), Godwill Yugusak (Kator)

Defenders: Thomas Atir (Al Merreikh Juba), Daniel Bichiok (Nairobi United, Kenya) Isaac Friday (Lion Hunters), Rashid Okocha (National Enterprise Corporation, Uganda), Paul Pal (Al Merreikh Juba), Atiki Rahuman (Calvery), Samuel Taban, Ivan Wani (both Jamus)

Midfielders: Peter Chan (Olympic), Samuel Dok (Holy Family), William Gama (Malakia), John Juluk (Holy Family), Joseph Malish Manase (Jamus), Victor Nelson (Al Merreikh Juba), Mario Taban (Jamus)

Forwards: Nhiak Agany (Holy Family), Paul America (Fleury 91, France), Pap Chol (Kator), Geng Dut (Wajuma), Yuel Kuach (Al Morooj, Libya), Peter Lazarus (Future Stars Academy), Tito Luk Ciir (Jamus), Angufi Mudasiri (Koryom), Fodul Nasardin (Al Hilal), Tito Okella (Abdelashhar, Libya), Yohanna Paulino (Jamus), David Sebit (Kator), Abraham Thuo (Holy Family).

Group C

Nigeria Squad:

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania); Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars)

Defenders: William Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos FC, Greece); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England); Igoh Ogbu (SK Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Southampton FC, England); Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes)

Forwards: Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Simon Moses (FC Nantes, France); Sadiq Umar (Valencia FC, Spain); Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium)

South Africa Squad List:

Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss, Sage Stephens, Sipho Chaine, Sydney Mobbie, Khulumani Ndamane, Thabo Moloisane, Rushwin Dortley, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Aubrey Modiba, Deano van Rooyen, Siyabonga Ngezana, Khuliso Mudau, Samukelo Kabini, Fawaaz Basadien, Grant Kekana, Teboho Mokoena, Jayden Adams, Bathusi Aubaas, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Ndamulelo Maphangule, Luke le Roux, Siphesihle Mkhize, Evidence Makgopa, Devin Titus, Oswin Appollis, Patrick Maswanganyi, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Iqraam Rayners, Relebohile Mofokeng, Thalente Mbatha, Ashely Cupido, Thapelo Morena, Elias Mokwana, Lyle Foster, Percy Tau and Mihlali Mayambela.

Group G

Mozambique squad:

Goalkeepers: Ernan (Associação Black Bulls), Ivane Urrubal (União Desportiva Songo), Kimiss Zavala (Marítimo, Portugal)

Defenders: Chamboco (Associação Black Bulls), Chico (Costa do Sol), Edmilson (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa), Bruno Langa (Almería, Spain), Domingos Macandza (Associação Black Bulls), Nanani (União Desportiva Songo), Nene (Associação Black Bulls), Reinildo (Atlético Madrid, Spain)

Midfielders: Alfonso Amade (Septemvri Sofia, Bulgaria), Amadou (Tanzania Prisons, Tanzania), João Bonde (Ferroviário Beira), Dominguez (União Desportiva Songo), Guima (Zira FK, Azerbaijan), Pepo (Caldas, Portugal), Shaquille (Sagrada Esperança, Angola)

Forwards: Clésio Bauque (Associação Black Bulls), Geny Catamo (Sporting Lisbon, Portugal), Gildo (Jerash, Saudi Arabia), Elias Macamo (Ferroviário Maputo), Kélvio Neves (Associação Black Bulls), Stanley Ratifo (Chemie Leipzig, Germany), Witi (Al Orooba, United Arab Emirates).

Group H

Namibia Squad:

Goalkeepers: Lloyd Kazapua (Sekukhune United, South Africa), Ndisiro Kamaijanda (Highbury, South Africa), Edward Maova (Lamontville Golden Arrows, South Africa)

Defenders: Sergio Damaseb (Mighty Gunners), Tuhafeni David (Blue Waters), Charles Hambira (African Stars), Riaan Hanamub (AmaZulu, South Africa), Sisqo Haraseb (Mighty Gunners), Tyrese Hikupembe, Bonifasius Josef (both UNAM), Petrus Kamati (Young African), Ivan Kamberipa (Orapa, Botswana), Ngero Katua (African Stars), Johannes Mutanga (Blue Waters)

Midfielders: Paulus Amutenya (UNAM), Dynamo Fredericks (Jwaneng Galaxy, Botswana), Elias Haindongo (KK Palace), Deon Hotto (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Alfeus Leevi (Blue Waters), Penda Mongudhi (Young African), Aprocius Petrus (Cape Town City, South Africa), Moses Shidolo (Matebele, Botswana), Mbakondja Tjahikika (African Stars), Prins Tjiueza (Cape Town City, South Africa),

Forwards: Joslin Kamatuka (Durban City, South Africa), Elmo Kambindu (AmaZulu, South Africa), Wiseman Lifasi (Julinho Athletic), Bethuel Muzeu (Black Leopards, South Africa), Peter Shalulile (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Willy Stephanus (African Stars).

Group I

Ghana Squad:

Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati-Zigi (FC St. Gallen), Joseph Wollacot (Crawley Town), Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak)

Defenders: Gideon Mensah (AJ Auxerre), Ebenezer Annan (Red Star Belgrade), Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco), Jerome Opoku (Istanbul Basakehir), Alexander Djiku (Fenerbahce), Jonas Adjetey (FC Basel), Razak Simpson (Nations FC), Kingsley Schindler (Samsunspor), Kamaradin Mamudu (Medeama SC)

Midfielders: Thomas Partey (Arsenal), Elisha Owusu (AJ Auxerre), Abu Francis (Cercle Brugge), Kudus Mohammed (Westham United), Ernest Nuamah (Lyon)

Forwards: Antoine Semenyo (AFC Bournemouth), Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton), Jordan Ayew (Leicester City), Jerry Afriyie (CD Lugo), Inaki Williams (Athletic Club Bilbao), Christopher Bonsu Baah (Genk)

Sao Tome e Principe

Goalkeepers: Yaniel Bonfim (Celtic Castilla, Spain), Pedro Mateus (Feirense, Portugal), Fehér Mendes (Leões do Porto Salvo, Portugal)

Defenders: Gilberto Almeida (Desportivo 6 de Setembro), Ricardo Fernandes (União Santarém, Portugal), Rogério Fernandes (Guarda, Portugal), Edney "Vavá Pequeno" Montóia (Comércio Indústria, Portugal), Adjackson Ramos (Novoli Cálcio, Italy), Elias Varela (Minas Argozelo, Portugal), Adjeil Neves (Bansko, Bulgaria)

Midfielders: Nicola Bragança (Serpa, Portugal), Joel Neves (Oriental Hospital, Portugal), Waldimison Santo (Murteirense, Portugal), Mauro Vilhete (Hampton & Richmond Borough, England), João Silva (Farsley Celtic, England)

Forwards: Ricardo Cardoso (Kokkolan Pallo-veikot, Finland), Jokceleny 'Iniesta' Carvalho (Leões do Porto Salvo, Portugal), Luís "Dola" Costa (Praia Cruz), Edson Júnior (NK Pitomače, Croatia), Luís Leal (Tacna Heroica, Peru), Ronaldo Lumungo (Paços Ferreira, Portugal), Sérgio Malé (Estrela Amadora, Portugal), Ebanilson Viegas (Modica, Italy).