The Ministry of Sports has announced that players who want to continue representing their country must sign a list. Those who do not will be considered to have opted out of the national team.
A new squad has been named for the upcoming match, with Casto Nopo appointed as interim coach. This team excludes many of the players who participated in the last Cup of Nations, where Equatorial Guinea caused a major upset by beating hosts Ivory Coast 4-0.
The team's performance was a significant surprise, especially after a 1-1 draw with Nigeria in their opening fixture. Equatorial Guinea finished ahead of the two heavyweights in the group standings but were eliminated in the last 16 by a late goal from Guinea.
Despite their elimination from the World Cup, Equatorial Guinea has qualified for the upcoming Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, which will take place from December 21.
