1998 African Cup of Nations squads

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1998 African Cup of Nations squads
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Below is a list of squads used in the 1998 African Cup of Nations .

Contents

Group A

Burkina Faso

Coach: Flag of France.svg Philippe Troussier

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Ibrahima Diarra (captain) (1971-02-16)16 February 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Morocco.svg FUS Rabat
24 FW Seydou Traoré (1970-09-17)17 September 1970 (aged 27) Flag of France.svg Bressuire
32 DF Firmin Sanou (1973-04-21)21 April 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Burkina Faso.svg Étoile Filante
43 MF Abdoulaye Traoré (1974-11-29)29 November 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Burkina Faso.svg USFA
52 DF Ousmane Coulibaly (1969-02-23)23 February 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Burkina Faso.svg Racing Club de Bobo
62 DF Brahima Korbeogo (1975-01-23)23 January 1975 (aged 23) Flag of Burkina Faso.svg USFA
74 FW Ismael Koudou (1975-09-27)27 September 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Burkina Faso.svg ASFA Yennega
83 MF Manga Diabaté (1973-11-13)13 November 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Burkina Faso.svg USFA
94 FW Kassoum Ouédraogo (1966-04-12)12 April 1966 (aged 31) Flag of Germany.svg VfL Osnabrück
104 FW Ousmane Sanou (1978-03-11)11 March 1978 (aged 19) Flag of the Netherlands.svg Willem II
113 MF Alain Nana (1971-12-07)7 December 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Burkina Faso.svg Etoile Filante
123 MF Brahima Traoré (1974-02-24)24 February 1974 (aged 23) Flag of France.svg Bressuire
133 MF Roméo Kambou (1980-11-13)13 November 1980 (aged 17) Flag of Burkina Faso.svg USFA
142 DF Boureima Zongo (1972-03-16)16 March 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Burkina Faso.svg Racing Club de Bobo
153 MF Sidi Napon (1972-08-29)29 August 1972 (aged 25) Flag of France.svg Evry
162 DF Jean-Michel Liade Gnonka (1980-07-20)20 July 1980 (aged 17) Flag of Burkina Faso.svg ASFA Yennega
172 DF Souleymane Doumbia Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg Grand Bassam
182 DF Ibrahima Tallé (1968-03-31)31 March 1968 (aged 29) Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg Séwé Sports de San Pedro
194 FW Oumar Barro (1974-06-03)3 June 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Burkina Faso.svg Étoile Filante
204 FW Alassane Ouédraogo (1980-09-07)7 September 1980 (aged 17) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Charleroi
211 GK Ibrahima Traoré Flag of Burkina Faso.svg Étoile Filante
221 GK Abdoulaye Soulama (1979-11-29)29 November 1979 (aged 18) Flag of Burkina Faso.svg ASF Bobo

Cameroon

Coach: Jean-Manga Onguene

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Jacques Songo'o (captain) (1964-03-17)17 March 1964 (aged 33) Flag of Spain.svg Deportivo La Coruña
22 DF Ernest Etchi (1975-06-04)4 June 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Cameroon.svg Coton Sport
32 DF Pierre Wome (1979-03-26)26 March 1979 (aged 18) Flag of Italy.svg Lucchese
42 DF Tobie Mimboe (1964-06-30)30 June 1964 (aged 33) Flag of Turkey.svg Gençlerbirliği
52 DF Raymond Kalla (1975-04-22)22 April 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Greece.svg Panachaiki
63 MF Geremi (1978-12-20)20 December 1978 (aged 19) Flag of Turkey.svg Gençlerbirliği
74 FW Bernard Tchoutang (1976-09-02)2 September 1976 (aged 21) Flag of the Netherlands.svg Roda JC
82 DF Romarin Billong (1970-06-11)11 June 1970 (aged 27) Flag of France.svg Saint-Étienne
94 FW Alphonse Tchami (1971-02-14)14 February 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Germany.svg Hertha BSC
104 FW Patrick M'Boma (1970-11-15)15 November 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Japan.svg Gamba Osaka
113 MF Cyrille Mangan (1976-09-13)13 September 1976 (aged 21) Flag of Greece.svg Skoda Xanthi
123 MF Augustine Simo (1978-09-18)18 September 1978 (aged 19) Flag of France.svg Saint-Étienne
132 DF Lucien Mettomo (1977-04-19)19 April 1977 (aged 20) Flag of France.svg Saint-Étienne
144 FW Patrick Suffo (1978-01-17)17 January 1978 (aged 20) Flag of France.svg Nantes
153 MF Marc-Vivien Foé (1975-05-01)1 May 1975 (aged 22) Flag of France.svg Lens
161 GK Vincent Ongandzi (1975-11-22)22 November 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Cameroon.svg Stade Bandjoun
173 MF Salomon Olembé (1980-12-08)8 December 1980 (aged 17) Flag of France.svg Nantes
184 FW Samuel Ipoua (1973-03-01)1 March 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Austria.svg Rapid Wien
193 MF Fabrice Moreau (1967-10-07)7 October 1967 (aged 30) Flag of Spain.svg Rayo Vallecano
202 DF Rigobert Song (1976-07-01)1 July 1976 (aged 21) Flag of France.svg Metz
214 FW Joseph-Désiré Job (1977-12-01)1 December 1977 (aged 20) Flag of France.svg Lyon
221 GK Alioum Boukar (1972-01-03)3 January 1972 (aged 26) Flag of Turkey.svg Samsunspor

Algeria

Coach: Abderrahmane Mehdaoui

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Abdesslam Benabdellah (1964-01-12)12 January 1964 (aged 34) Flag of Morocco.svg Wydad Casablanca
22 DF Fayçal Hamdani (1970-07-13)13 July 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Algeria.svg USM Alger
32 DF Abdelazziz Benhamlat (1974-03-22)22 March 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Algeria.svg JS Kabylie
42 DF Mahieddine Meftah (1968-09-25)25 September 1968 (aged 29) Flag of Algeria.svg USM Alger
52 DF Mounir Zeghdoud (1970-11-18)18 November 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Algeria.svg USM Alger
63 MF Billel Dziri (1972-01-21)21 January 1972 (aged 26) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Étoile du Sahel
74 FW Lakhdar Adjali (1972-07-18)18 July 1972 (aged 25) Flag of France.svg Martigues
83 MF Moussa Saïb (c) (1969-03-06)6 March 1969 (aged 28) Flag of England.svg Tottenham Hotspur
94 FW Ishak Ali Moussa (1970-12-27)27 December 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Algeria.svg CR Belcourt
104 FW Abdelhafid Tasfaout (1969-02-11)11 February 1969 (aged 28) Flag of France.svg Guingamp
114 FW Kamel Kaci-Saïd (1967-12-13)13 December 1967 (aged 30) Flag of France.svg Cannes
122 DF Abdellatif Osmane (1968-11-20)20 November 1968 (aged 29) Flag of Algeria.svg MC Oran
133 MF Cheïkh Benzerga (1972-11-18)18 November 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Algeria.svg MC Oran
142 DF Kamel Habri (1976-03-05)5 March 1976 (aged 21) Flag of Algeria.svg WA Tlemcen
152 DF Ali Dahleb (1969-08-25)25 August 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Algeria.svg WA Tlemcen
161 GK Aomar Hamened (1969-02-07)7 February 1969 (aged 29) Flag of Algeria.svg MC Alger
174 FW Sid-Ahmed Benamara (1973-07-09)9 July 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Algeria.svg MC Oran
183 MF Billal Zouani (1969-12-11)11 December 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Algeria.svg USM Blida
192 DF Tarek Ghoul (1975-01-06)6 January 1975 (aged 23) Flag of Algeria.svg USM Alger
203 MF Salem Harcheche (1972-07-24)24 July 1972 (aged 25) Flag of France.svg Martigues
214 FW Kheireddine Kherris (1973-05-08)8 May 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Algeria.svg WA Tlemcen
221 GK Sid Ahmed Mahrez (1970-12-15)15 December 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Algeria.svg JS Kabylie

Guinea

Coach: Flag of Ukraine.svg Vladimir Muntyan

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Saliou Diallo (1976-12-20)20 December 1976 (aged 21) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Deinze
22 DF Mohamed Ofei Sylla (1974-08-15)15 August 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Egypt.svg Ismaily
33 MF Abdoul Salam Sow (1970-08-13)13 August 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Portugal.svg Belenenses
43 MF Pablo Thiam (1974-01-03)3 January 1974 (aged 24) Flag of Germany.svg 1. FC Köln
52 DF Edgar Barbara Sylla (1970-03-22)22 March 1970 (aged 27) Flag of France.svg Évry
62 DF Mohammed Camara (1975-06-25)25 June 1975 (aged 22) Flag of France.svg Le Havre
74 FW Fodé Camara (1973-12-09)9 December 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kortrijk
83 MF Mohamed Lamine Sylla (1971-02-22)22 February 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Scotland.svg Ayr United
94 FW Souleymane Oularé (1972-10-16)16 October 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Genk
104 FW Titi Camara (captain) (1972-11-17)17 November 1972 (aged 25) Flag of France.svg Marseille
114 FW Momo Soumah (1977-04-20)20 April 1977 (aged 20) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Étoile du Sahel
124 FW Taifour Diané (1972-11-01)1 November 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Germany.svg Homburg
132 DF Sekou Oumar Dramé (1973-12-23)23 December 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Poland.svg Lech Poznań
143 MF Ousmane N'Gom Camara (1975-05-26)26 May 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Waregem
152 DF Abdoul Karim Bangoura (1970-02-09)9 February 1970 (aged 27) Flag of France.svg Amiens
161 GK Abdallah Bah (1975-11-30)30 November 1975 (aged 22) Flag of France.svg Île-Rousse
172 DF Morlaye Soumah (1971-11-04)4 November 1971 (aged 26) Flag of France.svg Bastia
182 DF Maurice Camara (1977-09-17)17 September 1977 (aged 20) Flag of Guinea.svg ASFAG
192 DF Ousmane Fernández (1969-02-04)4 February 1969 (aged 29) Flag of Guinea.svg ASFAG
203 MF Mohamed Alkhaly Soumah (1975-04-06)6 April 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Ukraine.svg Karpaty Lviv
213 MF Keffing Dioubaté (1975-11-28)28 November 1975 (aged 22) Flag of France.svg Amiens
221 GK Kemoko Camara (1975-05-04)4 May 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Guinea.svg Kaloum Star

Group B

Ghana

Coach: Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rinus Israel

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Richard Kingson (1978-07-13)13 July 1978 (aged 19) Flag of Turkey.svg Galatasaray
22 DF Daniel Edusei (1980-09-02)2 September 1980 (aged 17) Flag of Ghana.svg Ghapoha
32 DF Princeton Owusu-Ansah (1976-08-12)12 August 1976 (aged 21) Flag of Ghana.svg Ashanti Gold
42 DF Samuel Kuffour (1976-09-03)3 September 1976 (aged 21) Flag of Germany.svg Bayern Munich
52 DF Eric Addo (1978-11-12)12 November 1978 (aged 19) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Club Brugge
62 DF Mohammed Gargo (1975-06-19)19 June 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Italy.svg Udinese
73 MF Patrick Allotey (1978-12-13)13 December 1978 (aged 19) Flag of the Netherlands.svg Feyenoord
83 MF Alex Nyarko (1973-10-15)15 October 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Germany.svg Karlsruher SC
94 FW Emmanuel Tetteh (1974-12-25)25 December 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Sweden.svg IFK Göteborg
104 FW Abedi Pele (captain) (1964-11-05)5 November 1964 (aged 33) Flag of Germany.svg 1860 Munich
113 MF Charles Akonnor (1974-03-12)12 March 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Germany.svg Fortuna Köln
124 FW Peter Ofori-Quaye (1980-03-21)21 March 1980 (aged 17) Flag of Greece.svg Olympiacos
132 DF Emmanuel Osei Kuffour (1976-04-06)6 April 1976 (aged 21) Flag of Ghana.svg Ebusua Dwarfs
142 DF Edward Agyeman-Duah (1973-10-17)17 October 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Ghana.svg Ashanti Gold
152 DF Samuel Johnson (1973-07-25)25 July 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Anderlecht
161 GK Simon Addo (1974-12-11)11 December 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Greece.svg Kalamata
174 FW Felix Aboagye (1975-05-12)12 May 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Egypt.svg Al-Ahly
183 MF Ablade Kumah (1970-06-26)26 June 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Al-Ittihad
192 DF Foster Bastios (1975-02-20)20 February 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Greece.svg Kalamata
203 MF Richard Ackon (1978-10-10)10 October 1978 (aged 19) Flag of Norway.svg Stabæk
214 FW Arthur Moses (1973-03-03)3 March 1973 (aged 24) Flag of France.svg Marseille
221 GK Constance Mantey (1976-08-31)31 August 1976 (aged 21) Flag of Ghana.svg Asante Kotoko

Tunisia

Coach: Flag of Poland.svg Henryk Kasperczak

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Sofiane Khabir (1964-07-10)10 July 1964 (aged 33) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Sfaxien
22 DF Khaled Badra (1973-04-08)8 April 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Espérance
32 DF Sami Trabelsi (captain) (1968-02-04)4 February 1968 (aged 30) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Sfaxien
42 DF Taoufik Hichri (1965-01-08)8 January 1965 (aged 33) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Espérance
52 DF Mohamed Mkacher (1975-05-25)25 May 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Étoile du Sahel
62 DF Ferid Chouchane (1973-04-19)19 April 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Étoile du Sahel
74 FW Faouzi Rouissi (1971-03-26)26 March 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Club Africain
83 MF Zoubeir Baya (1971-05-15)15 May 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Germany.svg SC Freiburg
94 FW Riadh Jelassi (1971-07-07)7 July 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Étoile du Sahel
103 MF Kais Ghodhbane (1976-01-07)7 January 1976 (aged 22) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Étoile du Sahel
113 MF Bechir Sahbani (1972-10-22)22 October 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Espérance
123 MF Sofiane Fekih (1969-08-09)9 August 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Sfaxien
133 MF Riadh Bouazizi (1973-04-08)8 April 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Étoile du Sahel
143 MF Sirajeddine Chihi (1970-04-16)16 April 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Espérance
153 MF Maher Zdiri (1970-09-05)5 September 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Club Africain
161 GK Radhouane Salhi (1967-02-18)18 February 1967 (aged 30) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Étoile du Sahel
172 DF Tarek Thabet (1971-08-16)16 August 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Espérance
184 FW Mehdi Ben Slimane (1974-01-01)1 January 1974 (aged 24) Flag of Germany.svg SC Freiburg
193 MF Hassan Gabsi (1974-02-23)23 February 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Espérance
202 DF Sabri Jaballah (1973-06-28)28 June 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Club Africain
214 FW Ziad Tlemcani (1963-05-10)10 May 1963 (aged 34) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Espérance
221 GK Ali Boumnijel (1966-04-13)13 April 1966 (aged 31) Flag of France.svg Bastia

Togo

Coach: Flag of Germany.svg Eberhard Vogel

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Weke Nimombe (1974-02-19)19 February 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Ghana.svg Ashanti Gold
22 DF Messan Ametekodo (1974-12-03)3 December 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Gabon.svg Mangasport
32 DF Yao Senaya (1979-10-18)18 October 1979 (aged 18) Flag of France.svg Cannes
42 DF Massamasso Tchangai (1978-08-08)8 August 1978 (aged 19) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Bizertin
52 DF Yaovi Abalo (1975-06-26)26 June 1975 (aged 22) Flag of France.svg Amiens
62 DF Ratei Takpara (1974-06-12)12 June 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Togo (3-2).svg Bengarden
73 MF Abdoulaye Loukoumanou (1973-12-31)31 December 1973 (aged 24) Flag of France.svg Istres
83 MF Lantame Ouadja (1977-08-28)28 August 1977 (aged 20) Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Servette
94 FW Kossi Miwodeka Noutsoudje (1977-10-16)16 October 1977 (aged 20) Flag of Ghana.svg Ashanti Gold
104 FW Bachirou Salou (1970-09-15)15 September 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Germany.svg MSV Duisburg
114 FW Franck Doté (captain) (1975-12-15)15 December 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Gabon.svg Mangasport
123 MF Komlan Assignon (1974-01-20)20 January 1974 (aged 24) Flag of France.svg Cannes
133 MF Chérif Touré Mamam (1978-01-13)13 January 1978 (aged 20) Flag of Germany.svg 1. FC Nürnberg
143 MF Kokouni Akpalo (1972-12-12)12 December 1972 (aged 25) Flag of France.svg Sporting Toulon Var
152 DF Kodjo Balogou (1976-11-17)17 November 1976 (aged 21) Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Neuchâtel Xamax
161 GK Kbati Ouadja (1977-08-28)28 August 1977 (aged 20) Flag of Togo (3-2).svg Étoile Filante de Lomé
174 FW Mohamed Kader (1979-04-08)8 April 1979 (aged 18) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Bizertin
182 DF Amavi Agbobly-Atayi (1974-12-25)25 December 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Togo (3-2).svg OC Agaza
193 MF Rafael Patron Akakpo (1973-12-01)1 December 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Brunei.svg Brunei
204 FW Djima Oyawolé (1976-10-18)18 October 1976 (aged 21) Flag of France.svg Lorient
213 MF Abibou Tchagnao (1975-05-23)23 May 1975 (aged 22) Flag of France.svg Sète
221 GK Adantor Akakpo (1965-09-21)21 September 1965 (aged 32) Flag of Togo (3-2).svg OC Agaza

Congo DR

Coach: Louis Watunda

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Nkombe Tokala (1977-03-26)26 March 1977 (aged 20) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-2003).svg Vita Club
22 DF Papi Kimoto (1976-07-22)22 July 1976 (aged 21) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-2003).svg Sodigraf
32 DF Bijou Kisombe Mundaba (1976-09-29)29 September 1976 (aged 21) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-2003).svg Sodigraf
42 DF Mutamba Makenga (1975-11-17)17 November 1975 (aged 22) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-2003).svg Sodigraf
52 DF Mutamba Kabongo (1970-12-09)9 December 1970 (aged 27) Flag of South Korea.svg Anyang Cheetahs
63 MF Dandou Kibonge Selenge (1976-05-30)30 May 1976 (aged 21) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Charleroi
74 FW Banza Kasongo (1974-06-26)26 June 1974 (aged 23) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-2003).svg Vita Club
83 MF Roger Hitoto (1969-02-24)24 February 1969 (aged 28) Flag of France.svg Lille
94 FW Jerry Tondelua Mbuilua (1975-02-27)27 February 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Cercle Brugge
103 MF Didier Simba-Ekanza (captain) (1969-08-09)9 August 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Beveren
113 MF Botomotoito Skito Litimba (1977-07-07)7 July 1977 (aged 20) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-2003).svg Vita Club
121 GK Marcel Nkueni (1978-04-12)12 April 1978 (aged 19) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-2003).svg Motemba Pembe
132 DF Esele Bakasu (1974-09-14)14 September 1974 (aged 23) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-2003).svg Vita Club
142 DF Lokenge Mungongo (1978-10-08)8 October 1978 (aged 19) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-2003).svg Motemba Pembe
153 MF Epotele Bazamba (1976-05-13)13 May 1976 (aged 21) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-2003).svg Dragons
164 FW Kimemba Mbayo (1976-04-23)23 April 1976 (aged 21) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-2003).svg Sodigraf
173 MF Emeka Mamale (1977-10-21)21 October 1977 (aged 20) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Charleroi
184 FW Umba Kanokene Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-2003).svg Mikishi
192 DF Ndama Bapupa (1972-06-30)30 June 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Oostende
204 FW Eddy Bembuena-Keve (1972-12-21)21 December 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Lommelse
213 MF Badibanga Ilunga (1972-06-16)16 June 1972 (aged 25) Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-2003).svg Motemba Pembe
221 GK Kapile Mtshipayi Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-2003).svg Dragons

Group C

South Africa

Coach: Jomo Sono

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Brian Baloyi (1974-03-16)16 March 1974 (aged 23) Flag of South Africa.svg Kaizer Chiefs
22 DF Andrew Rabutla (1971-11-21)21 November 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Greece.svg PAOK
32 DF David Nyathi (1969-03-22)22 March 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg St. Gallen
42 DF Willem Jackson (1972-03-26)26 March 1972 (aged 25) Flag of South Africa.svg Orlando Pirates
52 DF Mark Fish (1974-03-14)14 March 1974 (aged 23) Flag of England.svg Bolton Wanderers
64 FW Philemon Masinga (1969-06-28)28 June 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Italy.svg Bari
73 MF Alex Bapela (1969-10-04)4 October 1969 (aged 28) Flag of South Africa.svg Mamelodi Sundowns
83 MF Dumisa Ngobe (1973-03-05)5 March 1973 (aged 24) Flag of South Africa.svg Orlando Pirates
93 MF Aaron Mokoena (1980-11-25)25 November 1980 (aged 17) Flag of South Africa.svg Jomo Cosmos
103 MF John Moshoeu (1965-12-18)18 December 1965 (aged 32) Flag of Turkey.svg Fenerbahçe
113 MF Helman Mkhalele (1969-10-20)20 October 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Turkey.svg Kayserispor
124 FW Brendan Augustine (1971-11-26)26 November 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Austria.svg LASK Linz
134 FW Pollen Ndlanya (1970-05-22)22 May 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Turkey.svg Bursaspor
143 MF Quinton Fortune (1977-05-21)21 May 1977 (aged 20) Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Madrid
153 MF Thabo Mooki (1974-10-27)27 October 1974 (aged 23) Flag of South Africa.svg Kaizer Chiefs
161 GK Simon Gopane (1970-12-26)26 December 1970 (aged 27) Flag of South Africa.svg Bloemfontein Celtic
174 FW Benni McCarthy (1977-11-12)12 November 1977 (aged 20) Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ajax
183 MF John Moeti (1967-08-30)30 August 1967 (aged 30) Flag of South Africa.svg Orlando Pirates
192 DF Lucas Radebe (captain) (1969-04-12)12 April 1969 (aged 28) Flag of England.svg Leeds United
203 MF Brandon Silent (1973-01-22)22 January 1973 (aged 25) Flag of South Africa.svg Orlando Pirates
213 MF Themba Mnguni (1973-12-16)16 December 1973 (aged 24) Flag of South Africa.svg Mamelodi Sundowns
221 GK John Tlale (1967-05-15)15 May 1967 (aged 30) Flag of South Africa.svg QwaQwa Stars

Angola

Coach: Flag of Portugal.svg Professor Neca

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Marito (1977-09-30)30 September 1977 (aged 20) Flag of Angola.svg Petro de Luanda
22 DF Bodunha (1974-07-28)28 July 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Angola.svg Petro de Luanda
32 DF Raul Barbosa (1972-05-18)18 May 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Portugal.svg Felgueiras
42 DF Hélder Vicente (1975-09-30)30 September 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Angola.svg Primeiro de Agosto
52 DF Neto (1971-10-10)10 October 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Angola.svg Primeiro de Agosto
62 DF Paulo Silva (1975-05-05)5 May 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Portugal.svg Chaves
74 FW Paulão (1969-10-22)22 October 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Portugal.svg Académica de Coimbra
83 MF Carlos Pedro (c) (1969-04-06)6 April 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Portugal.svg Espinho
93 MF Fernando Sousa (1967-08-04)4 August 1967 (aged 30) Flag of Portugal.svg Campomaiorense
104 FW Akwá (1977-05-30)30 May 1977 (aged 20) Flag of Portugal.svg Académica de Coimbra
113 MF Lito Vidigal (1969-07-11)11 July 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Portugal.svg Belenenses
121 GK Nando (1966-01-27)27 January 1966 (aged 32) Flag of Angola.svg ASA
132 DF Aurélio (1974-04-18)18 April 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Portugal.svg Académica de Coimbra
144 FW Quinzinho (1974-03-04)4 March 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Portugal.svg Rio Ave
151 GK Simão (1962-03-14)14 March 1962 (aged 35) Flag of Angola.svg Progresso da Lunda Sul
163 MF Zito (1971-07-03)3 July 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Portugal.svg Chaves
173 MF Luís Miguel (1971-07-22)22 July 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Portugal.svg Sporting CP
183 MF Miguel Pereira (1975-08-23)23 August 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Germany.svg Schalke 04
193 MF Cacharamba (1973-08-14)14 August 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Angola.svg Petro de Luanda
202 DF Julião Kutonda (1965-04-05)5 April 1965 (aged 32) Flag of Angola.svg Primeiro de Agosto
213 MF Francisco Assis (1974-12-25)25 December 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Angola.svg Primeiro de Agosto
223 MF Lázaro Oliveira (1967-08-27)27 August 1967 (aged 30) Flag of Portugal.svg Estrela da Amadora

Cote d'Ivoire

Coach: Flag of France.svg Robert Nouzaret

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Alain Gouaméné (1966-06-15)15 June 1966 (aged 31) Flag of France.svg Toulouse
23 MF Ibrahima Diomandé (1969-10-28)28 October 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg ASEC Abidjan
32 DF Patrice Zere (1970-12-20)20 December 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zuid-West-Vlaanderen
43 MF Lassina Diabaté (1974-09-16)16 September 1974 (aged 23) Flag of France.svg Bordeaux
52 DF Ghislain Akassou (1975-02-15)15 February 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg ASEC Abidjan
62 DF Lassina Dao (1972-02-06)6 February 1972 (aged 26) Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg Africa Sports
74 FW Joël Tiéhi (captain) (1964-06-12)12 June 1964 (aged 33) Flag of France.svg Toulouse
82 DF Didier Angan (1974-08-27)27 August 1974 (aged 23) Flag of France.svg Nice
94 FW Bonaventure Kalou (1978-01-12)12 January 1978 (aged 20) Flag of the Netherlands.svg Feyenoord
104 FW Moussa Traoré (1971-12-25)25 December 1971 (aged 26) Flag of France.svg Créteil
113 MF Ibrahima Koné (1969-07-26)26 July 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Ghana.svg Ashanti Gold
121 GK Losseni Konaté (1972-12-29)29 December 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg ASEC Abidjan
133 MF Aliou Siby Badra (1971-02-26)26 February 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg ASEC Abidjan
143 MF Tchiressoua Guel (1975-12-27)27 December 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg ASEC Abidjan
154 FW Sob Evariste Dibo (1968-12-27)27 December 1968 (aged 29) Flag of Portugal.svg Rio Ave
161 GK Seydou Diarra (1968-04-16)16 April 1968 (aged 29) Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg ASEC Abidjan
172 DF Cyril Domoraud (1971-07-22)22 July 1971 (aged 26) Flag of France.svg Marseille
184 FW Ahmed Ouattara (1969-12-15)15 December 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Sion
192 DF Blaise Kouassi (1974-02-02)2 February 1974 (aged 24) Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg ASEC Abidjan
204 FW Ibrahima Bakayoko (1976-12-31)31 December 1976 (aged 21) Flag of France.svg Montpellier
213 MF Donald-Olivier Sie (1970-04-03)3 April 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg ASEC Abidjan
222 DF Saliou Lassissi (1978-08-15)15 August 1978 (aged 19) Flag of France.svg Rennes

Namibia

Coach: Ruston Mogane

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Fillemon Kanalelo (captain) (1971-05-23)23 May 1971 (aged 26) Flag of South Africa.svg Mamelodi Sundowns
22 DF Petrus Haraseb (1968-06-01)1 June 1968 (aged 29) Flag of Namibia.svg Liverpool
32 DF Sylvanus Njambari (1974-08-28)28 August 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Namibia.svg Black Africa
43 MF Frans Ananias (1972-12-01)1 December 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Germany.svg Penzberg
52 DF Bimbo Tjihero (1969-12-01)1 December 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Namibia.svg Liverpool
63 MF Silvester Goraseb (1974-09-07)7 September 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Namibia.svg Black Africa
73 MF Sandro De Gouveia (1968-07-28)28 July 1968 (aged 29) Flag of Namibia.svg Blue Waters
84 FW Gervatius Uri Khob (1972-04-03)3 April 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Namibia.svg Chief Santos
94 FW Ruben Van Wyk (1976-06-16)16 June 1976 (aged 21) Flag of Namibia.svg Liverpool
103 MF Ricardo Mannetti (1975-04-24)24 April 1975 (aged 22) Flag of South Africa.svg Santos
114 FW Berlin Auchumeb (1974-01-09)9 January 1974 (aged 24) Flag of Namibia.svg Chief Santos
123 MF Mohammed Ouseb (1974-07-17)17 July 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Namibia.svg Chief Santos
132 DF Simon Uutoni (1970-02-10)10 February 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Namibia.svg Liverpool
142 DF Stanley Goagoseb (1967-03-07)7 March 1967 (aged 30) Flag of Namibia.svg Civics
153 MF Johannes Hindjou (1976-11-08)8 November 1976 (aged 21) Flag of Namibia.svg Liverpool
161 GK Petrus Andjamba (1973-07-04)4 July 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Namibia.svg MP Tigers
172 DF Robert Nauseb (1973-08-23)23 August 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Namibia.svg Civics
184 FW Eliphas Shivute (1974-09-27)27 September 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Scotland.svg Motherwell
192 DF Phillip Gariseb (1973-09-06)6 September 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Germany.svg Penzberg
204 FW Fillemon Angula Flag of Namibia.svg Oshakati City
211 GK Danzyl Bruwer (1976-11-05)5 November 1976 (aged 21) Flag of Namibia.svg Civics
223 MF Johannes Jossop Flag of Namibia.svg Black Africa

Group D

Zambia

Coach: Flag of Germany.svg Burkhard Ziese replaced by George Mungwa for last match.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK James Phiri (1968-02-13)13 February 1968 (aged 29) Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg Zanaco
23 MF Tenant Chilumba (1972-08-22)22 August 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Al Taawon
34 FW Dennis Lota (1973-12-08)8 December 1973 (aged 24) Flag of South Africa.svg Witbank Black Aces
44 FW Masauso Tembo (1978-02-25)25 February 1978 (aged 19) Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg Zamsure
53 MF John Lungu (1966-06-12)12 June 1966 (aged 31) Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg Roan United
63 MF Mumamba Numba (1978-03-21)21 March 1978 (aged 19) Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg Konkola Blades
72 DF Hillary Makasa (1975-01-12)12 January 1975 (aged 23) Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg Roan United
82 DF Harrison Chongo (1969-06-05)5 June 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Al Taawon
92 DF Elijah Litana (1970-12-05)5 December 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Al-Hilal
103 MF Kenneth Malitoli (1966-08-20)20 August 1966 (aged 31)Unattached
114 FW Kalusha Bwalya (captain) (1963-08-16)16 August 1963 (aged 34) Flag of Mexico.svg Club León
121 GK Davies Phiri (1976-04-01)1 April 1976 (aged 21) Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg Kabwe Warriors
133 MF Maybin Chisanga Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg Power Dynamos
144 FW Frazier Kamwandi (1972-03-10)10 March 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg Nkana Red Devils
152 DF Allan Kamwanga (1968-10-30)30 October 1968 (aged 29) Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg Mufulira Wanderers
163 MF Andrew Tembo (1971-08-19)19 August 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Denmark.svg Odense
172 DF Peter Chitila Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg Power Dynamos
184 FW Sylvester Musonda Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg Kalulushi Modern Stars
193 MF Roatson Kilambe (1978-08-06)6 August 1978 (aged 19) Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg Power Dynamos
202 DF Mordon Malitoli (1968-08-05)5 August 1968 (aged 29) Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg Nkana Red Devils
212 DF Moses Sichone (1977-05-31)31 May 1977 (aged 20) Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg Nchanga Rangers
221 GK Collins Mbulo (1970-01-15)15 January 1970 (aged 28) Flag of Zambia (1964-1996).svg Mufulira Wanderers

Morocco

Coach: Flag of France.svg Henri Michel

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Abdelkader El Brazi (1964-11-05)5 November 1964 (aged 33) Flag of Morocco.svg FAR Rabat
22 DF Abdelilah Saber (1974-04-21)21 April 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Portugal.svg Sporting CP
32 DF Abdelkarim El Hadrioui (1972-03-06)6 March 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Portugal.svg Benfica
42 DF Youssef Rossi (1973-06-28)28 June 1973 (aged 24) Flag of France.svg Rennes
52 DF Smahi Triki (1967-08-01)1 August 1967 (aged 30) Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Lausanne
62 DF Noureddine Naybet (captain) (1970-02-10)10 February 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Spain.svg Deportivo La Coruña
73 MF Mustapha Hadji (1971-11-16)16 November 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Spain.svg Deportivo La Coruña
83 MF Saïd Chiba (1970-09-28)28 September 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Spain.svg Compostela
94 FW Youssef Fertout (1970-07-07)7 July 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Portugal.svg Belenenses
104 FW Abderrahim Ouakili (1970-12-11)11 December 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Germany.svg 1860 Munich
114 FW Ali El-Khattabi (1977-01-17)17 January 1977 (aged 21) Flag of the Netherlands.svg Heerenveen
121 GK Driss Benzekri (1970-12-31)31 December 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Morocco.svg RS Settat
134 FW Ahmed Bahja (1970-12-21)21 December 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Al-Ittihad
144 FW Salaheddine Bassir (1972-09-05)5 September 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Spain.svg Deportivo La Coruña
152 DF Lahcen Abrami (1969-12-31)31 December 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Morocco.svg Wydad Casablanca
163 MF Rachid Azzouzi (1971-01-10)10 January 1971 (aged 27) Flag of Germany.svg Greuther Fürth
173 MF Abdellatif Jrindou (1974-10-01)1 October 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Morocco.svg Raja Casablanca
183 MF Youssef Chippo (1973-05-10)10 May 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Portugal.svg Porto
194 FW Abdeljalil Hadda (1972-01-23)23 January 1972 (aged 26) Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg Club Africain
203 MF Mustapha Khalif (1964-09-19)19 September 1964 (aged 33) Flag of Morocco.svg Raja Casablanca
213 MF Taher El Khalej (1968-06-16)16 June 1968 (aged 29) Flag of Portugal.svg Benfica
221 GK Driss El-Asmar (1975-12-04)4 December 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Morocco.svg Difaa El Jadida

Egypt

Coach: Mahmoud El-Gohary

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Nader El-Sayed (1972-12-13)13 December 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Egypt.svg Zamalek
22 DF Abdel-Zaher El-Saqqa (1974-01-30)30 January 1974 (aged 24) Flag of Egypt.svg El Mansoura
32 DF Mohamed Emara (1974-06-10)10 June 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Egypt.svg Al-Ahly
42 DF Hany Ramzy (1969-03-10)10 March 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Germany.svg Werder Bremen
52 DF Samir Ibrahim Kamouna (1972-04-02)2 April 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Egypt.svg Al-Ahly
62 DF Medhat Abdel-Hady (1974-07-12)12 July 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Egypt.svg Al-Zamalek
72 DF Mohamed Youssef (1970-10-09)9 October 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Egypt.svg Al-Ahly
83 MF Yasser Radwan (1972-04-22)22 April 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Germany.svg Hansa Rostock
94 FW Hossam Hassan (captain) (1966-08-10)10 August 1966 (aged 31) Flag of Egypt.svg Al-Ahly
104 FW Abdel Sattar Sabry (1974-06-19)19 June 1974 (aged 23) Flag of Austria.svg Tirol Innsbruck
113 MF Yasser Rayyan (1970-03-26)26 March 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Egypt.svg Al-Ahly
123 MF Hady Khashaba (1972-12-19)19 December 1972 (aged 25) Flag of Egypt.svg Al-Ahly
134 FW Walid Salah (1977-11-11)11 November 1977 (aged 20) Flag of Egypt.svg El Mansoura
144 FW Hazem Emam (1975-05-10)10 May 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Italy.svg Udinese
153 MF Amr Fahim (1976-10-04)4 October 1976 (aged 21) Flag of Egypt.svg Aswan
161 GK Essam El-Hadary (1973-01-15)15 January 1973 (aged 25) Flag of Egypt.svg Al-Ahly
173 MF Ahmed Hassan (1975-05-02)2 May 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Egypt.svg Ismaily
184 FW Abdel Nasser Mohammed Flag of Egypt.svg Al-Mokawloon al-Arab
192 DF Sami El-Sheshini (1972-01-23)23 January 1972 (aged 26) Flag of Egypt.svg Zamalek
203 MF Tarek Mostafa (1971-04-01)1 April 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Egypt.svg Zamalek
214 FW Osama Nabih (1975-01-20)20 January 1975 (aged 23) Flag of Egypt.svg Zamalek
221 GK Ahmed Saber (1968-04-11)11 April 1968 (aged 29) Flag of Egypt.svg Al-Mokawloon al-Arab

Mozambique

Coach: Arnaldo Salvado

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11 GK Helder Cossa (1969-09-26)26 September 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Mozambique.svg Maxaquene
22 DF Sérgio Faife (1970-04-26)26 April 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Mozambique.svg Costa do Sol
32 DF Zé Augusto (1968-04-18)18 April 1968 (aged 29) Flag of Mozambique.svg Costa do Sol
42 DF Adino (1977-06-15)15 June 1977 (aged 20) Flag of Mozambique.svg Costa do Sol
52 DF Tomás Inguana (1973-01-13)13 January 1973 (aged 25) Flag of Mozambique.svg Ferroviário
63 MF Antonio Trigo (1976-11-22)22 November 1976 (aged 21) Flag of Mozambique.svg Ferroviário
72 DF Jojó (1970-09-06)6 September 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Portugal.svg Belenenses
84 FW Nuro Tualibudane (1973-10-19)19 October 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Cyprus.svg Alki Larnaca
93 MF Nana (1967-09-11)11 September 1967 (aged 30) Flag of Mozambique.svg Costa do Sol
104 FW Chiquinho Conde (captain) (1965-11-22)22 November 1965 (aged 32) Flag of the United States.svg Tampa Bay Mutiny
114 FW Avelino (1977-07-20)20 July 1977 (aged 20) Flag of Portugal.svg Dragões Sandinenses
121 GK Rui Evora (1970-08-11)11 August 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Mozambique.svg Costa do Sol
133 MF Mavó (1971-10-04)4 October 1971 (aged 26) Flag of Mozambique.svg Ferroviário
142 DF Pinto Barros (1973-05-04)4 May 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Mozambique.svg Ferroviário
153 MF Mário Artur (1969-05-14)14 May 1969 (aged 28) Flag of Portugal.svg União de Leiria
163 MF Salvador Macamo (1976-09-27)27 September 1976 (aged 21) Flag of Mozambique.svg Maxaquene
173 MF Jossias Macamo (1976-01-26)26 January 1976 (aged 22) Flag of Mozambique.svg Costa do Sol
184 FW Tico-Tico (1973-08-16)16 August 1973 (aged 24) Flag of South Africa.svg Jomo Cosmos
194 FW Dário (1977-02-27)27 February 1977 (aged 20) Flag of Portugal.svg Académica de Coimbra
202 DF José Albino Vino (1975-06-23)23 June 1975 (aged 22) Flag of Mozambique.svg Ferroviário
212 DF João Chissano (1970-07-26)26 July 1970 (aged 27) Flag of Mozambique.svg Costa do Sol
221 GK Luisinho Dias (1973-04-14)14 April 1973 (aged 24) Flag of Mozambique.svg Ferroviário

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