The Comoros Football Federation will announce on Thursday evening the 24-man squad chosen by head coach Stefano Cusin for the next stage of 2026 World Cup qualifying.
The roster will be unveiled at 7 p.m. local time, with only limited changes expected from the group that featured in June’s international fixtures.
However, the Coelacanths will be forced to line up without two of their most important players.
Captain and leading striker El Fardou Ben Mohamed has not yet recovered fully and will miss the latest call-up as he continues his rehabilitation.
Midfielder Yacine Bourhane will also be absent, having withdrawn from selection for personal reasons.
The absence of two senior figures leaves space for other players to step forward and establish themselves within the national setup.
Cusin is expected to use this window as a chance to test depth and resilience in a squad aiming to remain competitive in a demanding qualifying campaign.
Comoros, who have grown in stature on the continental stage in recent years, are preparing for two crucial fixtures in the coming international break.
They will face Mali before meeting the Central African Republic, matches that could prove decisive in shaping their path toward the 2026 finals.
For the coach, the immediate challenge will be balancing continuity with the need to adjust for the missing experience of Ben Mohamed and Bourhane.
While the broader core of the team is set to remain intact, the absence of leadership on and off the pitch could influence tactical decisions as Comoros aim to secure valuable points.
The forthcoming announcement has already generated anticipation among supporters, who are eager to see which players will be trusted to take on the responsibility of carrying the nation’s hopes in these qualifiers.
For younger squad members, it represents an opportunity to stake a claim and prove they can rise to the occasion when called upon.
Comoros’ steady rise in African football has been marked by disciplined performances and a collective spirit, attributes Cusin will be keen to reinforce as his side prepares for the next test.
The final squad list will confirm which players are tasked with maintaining that momentum when they step onto the pitch later this month.
