Pele named in Cape Verde squad

Cape Verde coach Zui Rui has named England-based Pele in his 21-man squad for this weekend's Nations Cup tie against Guinea.

The 28-year-old centre-half has retained his place in the squad after making his debut in Cape Verde's 2-0 defeat to the Gambia in Group 8.

Rui has made six changes to the side who lost their opening 2008 Nations Cup qualifier.

The island nation host Nations Cup quarter-finalists Guinea in Praia on Saturday.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Ernesto (Estoril), Raul Pina (Micaelense)

Defenders: Bodi (Academica Praia), Loloti (Sporting Praia), Nando (US Monastir), Nelson Veigia (Omonia Nicosia), Pele (Southampton), Ze Piguita (Ahly)

Midfielders: Gabei (Beira Mar), Lito (Naval), Nene (Desportivo Aves), Sandro (Vitoria Setubal), Victor Moreno (Vitoria Guimaraes), Gilson Silva (Etoile Sahel)

Strikers: Cafu (SC Freiburg), Calo (Al Sailiya), Hernani (Desportivo Aves), Jerry (US Monastir), Marco Soares (Olhanense), Mendes (Academica Sal), Rodolfo Lima (Portimonense)

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