As head coach Stefano Cusin revealed his selection for the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Madagascar and Chad, talented teenage striker Ali Aboubacar received his first call-up to the Comoros national team.
As the Coelacanths try to bolster their qualification bid, the 18-year-old, who plays for CS Uniao Torrese in Portugal, is regarded as a promising attacking prospect and may make his debut.
The return of FC Nantes’ Adel Mahamoud, who hasn’t been called up to the team since June 2024, is another important talking point.
His addition is anticipated to strengthen the midfield by bringing creativity and experience as Comoros looks to pick up six vital points to earn a spot in their first-ever World Cup.
Cusin has retained the core of the team despite these new arrivals, relying on important players like Myziane Maolida, Faïz Selemani, and Youssouf M’Changama.
The team will be led by these seasoned internationals as Comoros gets ready for a crucial doubleheader.
The Coelacanths will host Chad at Stade Moroni in Moroni on March 25 after playing Madagascar there on March 20.
Cusin has balanced his team with a mix of youth and experience to handle these pivotal matches, especially with World Cup qualification on the line.
The team has a strong defensive lineup, with Zaydou Youssouf playing a key role in controlling play in midfield and Warmed Omari anchoring the backline.
Rafiki Saïd and Faïz Selemani will lead the assault. These games will be vital to Comoros’ hopes of qualifying for the World Cup, as they are presently fighting for the top slot in Group I.
Comoros 26-Man Squad
Goalkeepers:
Yannick Pandor (US Boulogne), Ben Salim Boina (SAS Épinal), Adel Anzimati (FC Martigues).
Defenders:
Kassim M’Dahoma (FC Aubagne), Ahmed Soilihi (Quevilly-Rouen), Warmed Omari (Olympique Lyonnais), Younn Zahary (FK Zalgiris Vilnius), Akim Abdallah (Rodez AF), Ismael Boura (ESTAC Troyes), Mohamed Youssouf (AC Ajaccio), Bakari Saïd (Sparta Rotterdam).
Midfielders:
Yacine Bourhane (Esbjerg FB), Iyad Mohamed (Casa Pia AC), Yakin Saïd M’Madi (Olympique de Marseille), Youssouf M’Changama (ESTAC Troyes), Rayan Lutin (Amiens Sporting Club), Zaydou Youssouf (Al-Fath Club).
Forwards:
Rafiki Saïd (ESTAC Troyes), Myziane Maolida (Al-Kholood Club), Faïz Selemani (Al Riyadh SC), Adel Mahamoud (FC Nantes), Remy Vita (Amiens SC), Faïz Mattoir (Almere City FC), Ali Aboubacar (CS Uniao Torrese).