Cape Verde coach Rui Águas has announced his squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Cameroon and Mozambique, aiming to field a strong and balanced team.
The Blue Sharks’ squad features a mix of experienced internationals and new additions, including Jacknick Garcia, who joins the team for the first time. Key players remain at the core of the squad, such as striker Zé Luís of FC Porto, Garry Rodrigues of Fenerbahçe, and Ryan Mendes, now playing in the Emirates.
Goalkeepers:
- Vozinha (AEL Limassol, Cyprus)
- Mário Évora (RD Águeda, Portugal)
- Ken Sousa (Batuque)
Defenders:
- Lorenzo Fonseca (S. Rotterdam, Netherlands)
- Jacknick Garcia (Boavista Praia)
- Tiago Almeida (Académico Viseu, Portugal)
- Elvis Mendes (Louletano, Portugal)
- Stopira (MOL Vidi, Hungary)
- Diney Borges (FAR Rabat, Morocco)
- Carlos Ponck (Basaksehir, Turkey)
Midfielders:
- Rodrigo Lima (SC Braga, Portugal)
- Bruno Leite (Haugesund, Norway)
- Hélder Tavares (Altay, Turkey)
- Jamiro Monteiro (Philadelphia Union, USA)
- Jeffrey Fortes (Excelsior, Netherlands)
Forwards:
- Zé Luís (FC Porto, Portugal)
- Djaniny (Al-Ahli, Saudi Arabia)
- Ricardo Gomes (Al Sharjah, Emirates)
- Júnior Sena (Leixões, Portugal)
- Heldon Ramos (Al Taawon, Saudi Arabia)
- Ryan Mendes (Al Sharjah, Emirates)
- Garry Rodrigues (Fenerbahçe, Turkey)
- Julio Tavares (Dijon FC, France)
Cape Verde will look to leverage this squad’s experience and attacking firepower as they face two challenging qualifiers, aiming to secure a strong start in the campaign.
