Mauritania coach Aritz Lopez Garay names 25-man squad for CHAN 2024-25

Nouakchott, Mauritania — Mauritania’s head coach, Aritz Lopez Garay, has officially named his 25-man squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024), scheduled to run from 2–30 August 2025 across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

The Spanish tactician, who took the reins earlier this year, has opted for a balanced mix of youth and experience, all drawn exclusively from the Mauritanian domestic league. His selection reflects both confidence in local talent and a commitment to strengthening the national football pipeline.

Final Preparations in Nouakchott

The Mourabitounes will hold a week-long training camp in Nouakchott from 9 to 15 July as final preparations intensify. Mauritania has been placed in Group B, alongside Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Madagascar, and tournament co-hosts Tanzania.

Their opening clash against Tanzania is expected to be a key moment; one that could define their momentum for the rest of the tournament.

Squad Breakdown

Goalkeepers

Abderrahmane Sarr (Tevragh-Zeina)
Namouri Diao (Nouadhibou)
Babacar Diop (Ksar)

Defenders

Mohamed Diop
Mohamed Zuwayed
Abdullah Al-Eid
Sakrana Mhimeed
Noah Mohammed Al-Abed
Omar Mangan
Al-Damin Al-Salek

Midfielders

Mohamed Said
Moulay Idriss
Abdallah Mahmoud
Sid Ahmed El Abed
El Hassan El Eid
Mohamed Lamine Hout
Alassane Diop
Moulay Ahmed Khalil
Sidi Touda
Mohamed El Kheir Faraji
Ahmed Mokhtar

Forwards

Sheikh Al-Hattab
Al-Mami Tatah
Hamadi Andyai
Mahmoud Al-Hassan

Eyes on the prize

This year’s CHAN represents a significant opportunity for Mauritania to showcase its footballing evolution on the continental stage. With all players sourced from domestic clubs, Coach Garay is placing full trust in the nation’s homegrown talents.

Group B is no easy draw, but there is a quiet confidence within the Mauritanian camp. The squad’s unity, combined with the tactical guidance of their new coach, could prove decisive in navigating a competitive field.

As the continent gears up for CHAN 2024, all eyes will be on Mauritania’s opening fixture; an early litmus test of their aspirations to go deep into the tournament.