Stricker Guilherme Afonso, a former under-21 Swiss international, made the final cut for Angola's 23-man squad for the AFCON finals which begin later this month in South Africa.
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The 27-year-old, who won 2 caps for Switzerland at under-21 level, had been a surprise selection by coach Gustavo Ferrin and the subject of speculation in the Angolan press on Tuesday over his chances of making the final squad. He was one of seven European-based players selected.
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Ferrin, who made the announcement at a press conference in Johannesbourg on Tuesday, left out four home-based midfielders - Ary from Primeiro Agosto, Mabina of Petro Atletico, Paty of InterClube and Ito from Progresso Sambizanga.
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Angola play in Group A with hosts South Africa, the Cape Verde Islands and Morocco, who they meet first at Soccer City in Johannesbourg on Jan 19.
Congratulations to him for making AFCON with Angola.very good one