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Niger name squad for Afcon 2013
09-Jan-2013 8:06:00 PM
The Mena have published their player list for their second Africa Cup of Nations
Niger coach Gernot Rohr has made know the names of the 23 players heading for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, with captain Moussa Maazou on the lead.
Few locals were added to the squad this time unlike the previous edition, while two players - striker Modibo Sidibe and midfielder Lacina - were included as free agents.
Niger are in Group B alongside Ghana, Mali and the DR Congo, and will play their first game against the Eagles, who finished third at the Gabon / Equatorial Guinea 2012.
List
| Name | Club |
| Goalkeepers: | |
| Moussa Alzouma | Garde Nationale |
| Daouda Kassaly | Chippa United |
| Saminou Rabo | Sahel SC |
| Defenders: | |
| Ismael Alassane | Mangasport |
| Kader Amadou | Olympic Niger |
| Mohamed Bachar | AS Douane |
| Mohammed Chicoto | AS Marsa |
| Koffi Dankowa | ES Zarzis |
| Kourouma Fatokouma | Chabab Al-Hociema |
| Luky James | AS Douane |
| Issiakou Koudize | Garde Nationale |
| Mohamed Soumaila | Sfaxien |
| Midfielders: | |
| Boubacar Issoufou | Free Agent |
| Idrissa Laouali | Mangasport |
| Lancina | Free Agent |
| Amadou Mountari | Le Mans |
| Williams N'Gonou | LB 07 |
| Souleymane Sakou | Olympic Niamey |
| Babacar Talatou | Thanda Royal Zulu |
| Forwards: | |
| Issoufou Dante | Wydad Fes |
| Kamilou Daouda | JS Saoura |
| Moussa Maazou | Etoile Sahel |
| Modibo Sidibe | Free Agent |
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