Brazil names uncapped duo for World Cup qualifiers

RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Uncapped pair Igor Jesus and Abner Santos were named in Brazil's squad on Friday for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru.

Center-forward Igor was rewarded for his consistent form with Brazilian Serie A leaders Botafogo while left-back Abner has impressed this season for French Ligue 1 outfit Lyon.

Manager Dorival Junior also recalled Barcelona winger R