Chad has unveiled 25-man squad led by Ezechiel N’Douasse for friendlies against Kenya ahead of 2025 CHAN preparations.
Persela Lamongan striker Ezechiel N’Douasse will captain Chad national team for the two international friendly matches against Kenya that will be played in Morocco.
Head coach Tahir Gardia picked N’Douasse to skipper the Les Sao as he named the 25-man squad that will face the Harambee Stars in a pair of friendly matches scheduled for June 7 and June 10, 2025.
The matches, set to be played on neutral ground in Morocco, will offer a key opportunity for both sides to assess their depth and tactical cohesion as they gear up for continental competitions later in the year.
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Harambee Stars will be using the matches to build toward the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) set to take place in August.
Chad’s squad features a mix of home-based talents and foreign-based players drawn from leagues across Africa, Europe, and Asia.
The inclusion of experienced forward N’Douasse, who plies his trade in Indonesia with Persela Lamongan, brings leadership and international exposure to the team.
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In goal, head coach Gardia has selected three shot-stoppers: Adaossou Mathieu , Mbayossoum S Diallo and Mbaynaïssem Jourdain
The defense will be marshaled by France-based Ahmad Ngouyamsa of Rodez Aveyron FC, alongside experienced local defenders like Haroun Abakar and Noël Allaramadji from AS PSI.
The midfield unit includes Mahamat Thiam Maintah from Spanish side CD Castuera, and Sindou Yeo, who is currently playing for Union Sportive d’Oujda in Morocco.
Les Saos also features local midfielders such as Youssouf Abderamane of Galactik FC and Abdoulaye Dafiné from Aiglons FC Ndjamena.
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In attack, besides captain N’Douasse, Chad will rely on the pace and finishing of Ninga Casimir and young forward Haroun Tchaouna .
The strike force will also be supported by local talents including Mahamat Abakar and Ali Mahamat, both of AS PSI.
Kenyan fans can expect a competitive encounter as Chad aims to test their full-strength lineup ahead of the 2024 CHAN final.
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Full squad:
Goalkeepers:
Adaossou Mathieu (Renaissance FC, Chad), Mbayossoum S Diallo (Club 15 d’Agosto, Équatorial Guinea ), Mbaynaïssem Jourdain (CSK Dushanbe, Tadjikistan)
Defenders:
Ahmad Ngouyamsa (Rodez Aveyron FC, France), Wanré Dainkréo (Gazelle FA, Cameroon), Charles Tchouplalou (CASTI, South Africa), Noubara Félix (AS PSI, Chad), Noël Allaramadji (AS PSI, Chad), Haroun Abakar (AS PSI, Chad)
Midfielders:
Mahamat Thiam Maintah (CD Castuera, Spain), Allarabaye Yves (Foullah Ed FC, Chad), Sindou Yeo (Union Sportive d’Oujda, Morocco), William Damba (Rail Club de Kadiogo, Burkina Faso), Abdoulaye Dafiné (Aiglons FC NDjamena, Chad), Djoeta Frédéric (TP Elect Sport, Chad), Youssouf Abderamane (Galactik FC, Chad)
Forwards:
Ndouassel N Ézechiel (Persela Lamongan, Indonésia), Ninga Casimir (Al Tadamon SC, Kuwait), Mahamat Abakar (TP Elect Sport, Chad), Ali Mahamat (AS PSI, Chad), Ahmat Youssouf (SC Beaucouzé, France), Haroun Tchaouna (SSD Ferentillo Calcio, Italy), Adam Ahmat Moustapha (City Boys FC, Rwanda), Madoua Tchiva (AS Coton Tchad, Chad)
