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Sao Tome unveil squad for 2023 AFCON Qualifier against Super Eagles

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Sao Tome and Principe have unveiled their 21-man squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles.

This anticipated face-off is scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday, September 10.

The selected squad comprises three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders, and six forwards.

The Patriots face an uphill battle in their bid to secure a spot in the competition. Adriano Eusebio’s team has struggled in the group stage, managing only one draw and suffering five defeats. Their previous encounter with the Super Eagles in November saw them on the wrong end of a 10-0 defeat.

THE FULL SQUAD

Goalkeepers

Pedro Mateus, Feher Mendes, Ronaldo Silva,

Defenders

Leonildo Soares, Rogerio Fernandes, Lucio Oliviera, Elias Varela, Adjakason Ramos, Ricardo Fernandes, Adjeil Never

Midfielders

Denilson Silva, Luis Selemane, Aldair Santos, Marcos Barbeiro, Geoxking Alegre, Aulecarcio Cruz

Forwards

Edmilson Viegas, Ronaldo Afonso, Ricardo Cardoso, Valter Rocha, Ebanilson Viegas, Luis Leal