Togo head coach Nibombé Daré has introduced a 25-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in opposition to Mauritania and Senegal, with a mixture of skilled gamers and contemporary skills aiming to spice up the Hawks’ possibilities of qualification.
Togo, at the moment fourth of their group, will first face Mauritania on March 22 earlier than touring to Senegal to tackle the Lions of Teranga on the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio on March 25.
With solely the group winners securing computerized qualification, these two matches are seen as decisive for Togo’s marketing campaign.
Coach Daré has opted for a balanced squad that includes a powerful defensive core led by captain Djene Dakonam, alongside Mawouna Amevor and Kennedy Boateng.
In midfield, Karim Dermane and Alaixys Romao deliver expertise, whereas younger skills like Jules Aziamale and Dikeni Salifou are given a possibility to shine.
In assault, FC Cincinnati’s Kevin Denkey will lead the cost, supported by the returning Etienne Amenyido and Bruno Avotor.
The squad additionally contains locally-based gamers similar to Bassitou Madougou and Morou Youssouf, reflecting Daré’s dedication to creating home expertise.
Togo will likely be aiming to trigger an upset in opposition to Senegal, who’re at the moment second within the group standings.
The match in Dakar will likely be a tricky take a look at, however Daré believes his squad has what it takes to problem the 2022 African champions.
“We all know the problem forward, however we’re getting ready to compete on the highest degree,” mentioned the Togolese coach. “Senegal is a superb workforce, however we’ve confidence in our squad and can give our greatest in each matches.”
With Togo trying to revive their World Cup hopes, all eyes will likely be on how the workforce performs in these two essential encounters.
Squad
Goalkeepers: Malcolm Barcola (Paços Ferreira, Portugal), Achirafou Yaya (LYS Sassandra, Côte d’Ivoire), Morou Youssouf (Gomido, Togo).
Defenders: Mawouna Amevor (Volendam, Netherlands), Kennedy Boateng (D. Bucharest, Romania), Josué Homawoo (D. Bucharest, Romania), Youssifou Atte (ASEC, Côte d’Ivoire), Dakonam Djené (Getafe, Spain), Amoudane Ouro-Ayeva (ASCK, Togo), Kevin Boma (Estoril, Portugal), Sadik Fofana (Grazer, Austria).
Midfielders: Evra Agbagno (Chlef, Algeria), Jules Aziamale (Dhofar, Oman), Dermane Karim (Courtrai, Belgium), Abdoul-Sabour Bode (ASKO, Togo), Thibault Klidjé (Luzern, Switzerland), Samsondin Ouro (Györ, Hungary), Alaixys Romao (Ionikos, Greece), Dikeni Salifou (Klagenfurt, Austria).
Forwards: Etienne Amenyido (Münster, Germany), Yaw Annor (NBE, Egypt), Bruno Avotor (Chlef, Algeria), Kevin Denkey (FC Cincinnati, USA), Bassitou Madougou (AS Binah, Togo), Franck Mawuena (Remo Stars, Nigeria).
