Togo name squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi and Zambia

Togo head coach Patrice Neveu has announced his squad for the opening matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

Neveu revealed his selection at a news conference on Wednesday, with Togo preparing to host Burundi at Stade de Kegue on 25 September before travelling to face Zambia on 29 September 2026.

The squad includes players based across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the United States.

Goalkeepers

Mensah Steven – FC Etzella (Luxembourg) Barcola Malcolm – Ittihad Riadi De Tanger (Morocco) Yaya Achirafou – ISCA (Cote d’Ivoire)

Defenders

Nador Steven – Modena FC (Italy) Akueson Gustave – Bastia (France) Boma Kevin – RB Salzburg (Austria) Nadjombe Pierre – Magdeburg (Germany) BODE Abdoul-Sabourh – TP Mazembe (DR Congo) Koudoussou Henri – Arminia Bielefeld (Germany) Akakpo Izaak – FC Lorient (France) Drakpe Augustin – Slovan Liberec (Czech Republic) Atte Youssifou – ASEC Mimosas (Cote d’Ivoire)

Midfielders

Aziangbe Kodjo – Shanghai Port FC (China) Karim Dermane – ESTAC Troyes (France) Ouro Samsindin – Dunajska Streda (Slovakia) Fofana Sadik – Lecce (Italy) Sana Faad – NS Mura (Slovenia) Djene Dakonam – Getafe (Spain) Zuberu Sharani – Hapoel Jerusalem (Israel)

Forwards

Denkey Kevin – FC Cincinnati (USA) Abi Charles – Valenciennes (France) Laba Kodjo Fodoh – Al Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) Komlavi Arnaud – Tala’ea El Gaish FC (Egypt) Ouro-Tagba Mansour – VfL Bochum (Germany) Annor Yaw – National Bank Egypt (Egypt)

Togo will begin their qualifying schedule at home against Burundi on 25 September. Their first away fixture will follow four days later, when they meet Zambia on 29 September 2026.