Centre-back Jeovanni Dianganga, who plays for Guingamp in Ligue 2, is in the Angola squad for the first time. Head coach Aliou Cissé has selected him for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers against South Sudan.
According to SuperSport, Jeovanni Dianganga, a centre-back at Guingamp in Ligue 2, is among the players selected by Aliou Cissé for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers against South Sudan. Born in the Netherlands, he had never been called up by the Palancas Negras: this is his first call-up.
The Angola head coach has unveiled a squad marked by several absences. According to AllAfrica, defender David Carmo is ruled out for personal reasons, and players Show and Zini through injury. To replace Carmo, centre-back Cali (Casa Pia) has been called up.
A first call-up for Dianganga
Jeovanni Dianganga’s call-up is the main new development in this squad. The Guingamp defender, born in the Netherlands, is discovering the Angola national team at this gathering.
The call-up comes as Angola must do without three players, including defender David Carmo, who has been granted leave for personal reasons.
Four points after two matchdays
After two matchdays, Angola share top spot in Group B with Egypt on four points. The Palancas Negras drew in Egypt before beating Malawi, according to SuperSport.
Asked by O País, Angolan sports commentator Henrique Chiangalala described the squad as “quite acceptable” and welcomed the call-up of the Guingamp centre-back. He did, however, note an “excess of centre-backs”: “Temos aqui um excesso de defesas centrais. Mas aceito, pois já deu bons frutos. Estou com o treinador.” That is: “We have an excess of centre-backs here. But I accept it, because it has already borne fruit. I am with the head coach.”
Luanda then Juba against South Sudan
The first match against South Sudan is played on Friday in Luanda, with the return leg on Tuesday in Juba, for the third and fourth matchdays of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
Before these matches, the players are expected on Monday from 16:00 at the 22 June Stadium for a session open to the public, according to AllAfrica.