Equatorial Guinea is increasingly establishing itself as a leader in African football. Qualified for the first time for the African Cup of Nations in 2012 in its capacity as host country with Gabon, the Nzalang Nacional selection reached the quarter-finals directly. Three years later, again at home, the Equatorial Guineans even made the semi-finals, achieving their best result.
During the last two editions, they shone again with a quarter-final and a round of 16, confirming their good progress. This CAN 2025 must bring one more stone to this building.
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The list of selected players
Guardians: Jesús Owono (FC Andorra/ESP), Manuel Sapunga (Sekhukhune United FC/AFS), Aitor Embela (CD Soneja/ESP)
Defenders: Esteban Orozco (FC Arges/Rou), Marvin Anieboh (DO ANSSE/ESP), Carlos Akapo (Amazos F 2/USA), Javier Mum (Master United/Zam)
Environments: Jannick Buyla (CD Numancia/ESP), Omar Mascarell (Majorque/ESP), Pablo Ganet (Persita Tangerang/IND), Álex Masogo (Beroe Stara Zagora/BUL), Álex Balboa (CD Lugo/ESP), José Pepín Machín (Vis Pesaro/ITA), Pedro Obiang (Monza/ITA), Santiago Eneme (Sparta Prague/RTC).
Attackers: Iban Salvador (Wisla Plock/POL), Josete Miranda (PS Kalamata/GRE), Gael Akogo (Recrativo Granada/ESP), Jose Nabil Ondó (FC Nantes B/FRA), Luismi Nlavo Asué (Shanghai Shenhua/CHI), Dorian Junior Hanza (Viborg FF/DAN), Loren Zúñiga (Real Madrid Castilla/ESP), Emilio Nsue (CF Intercity/ESP).
The player to watch: Luis Asué
The Chinese championship corresponds perfectly to Luis Asué. Arriving at Shanghai Shenhua on June 24 from Moreirense in Portugal, the striker has already played 19 matches with his new team, with seven goals and an assist to his name. Performances that the Nzalang Naciona selection hopes to see quickly, even if they are slow in coming. In 27 selections, Asué has only scored three small goals, including two during qualifying for this CAN 2025.l
