Mauritania name 27-man squad for Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers

Mauritania have announced a 27-player squad for their opening two Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying matches in Group F.

The Mourabitounes begin their campaign at home against the Central African Republic on 24 September 2026, before travelling to Benin for their second fixture on 29 September.

The squad selected for the two matches is:

Goalkeepers: Babacar Niasse, Mamadou Diop, Babacar Diop

Defenders: Lamine Ba, Jordan Lefort, Demine Saleck, Med Ali Diadie, Nouh Med El Abd, Ibrahima Keita, Ali Abeid, Khadim Diaw, Baila Diallo

Midfielders: Oumar Ngom, Abdalahi Mahmoud, Yacoub Sidi, Bahmed Deuff, Mohsine Bodda, Mamadou Fofana, Abdoullah Ba

Forwards: Aboubakary Koita, Djeidi Gassama, Papa Ndiaga Yade, Mamadou Diallo, Idrissa Thiam, Hemeya Tanji, Ahmed Salem M’Bareck, Dawda Camara