Angola have recalled former Manchester United striker Manucho for their clash with Bafana Bafana in East London next week, while Guinea Bissau will be bringing the bulk of their squad from the recent Africa Cup of Nations finals for Saturday’s friendly international against SA in Durban. There is only one new player on the list for Djurtus (wild dogs) of Guinea Bissau‚ who enjoyed fairytale qualification for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Gabon and then won more admirers with their draw with the hosts in the opening game in Libreville, in January. They have dropped five players from that 23-man squad‚ including former captain Bucundji Ca‚ who did not play any of their three games in Gabon‚ where they ultimately finished at the bottom of group A. First-choice goalkeeper Jonas Mendy was a noticeable absentee along with French-born striker Frederick Mendy‚ who played his club football in South Korea. There is a first call-up for 20-year-old Sori Mane‚ who is from Olhanens...
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