AFCON 2023: Premier League Players Expected to Participate
The Africa Cup of Nations is upcoming, and a number of Premier League players are expected to feature in the tournament. This means that several clubs will be without key players during the duration of the competition, potentially affecting their performance in domestic games. In this article, we will take a closer look at which Premier League stars are set to participate at Afcon 2023, and how this may impact their respective clubs.
Mohamed Salah to captain Egypt at Afcon 2023
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is set to miss crucial games in the title challenge for his club as he will likely captain Egypt at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The 31-year-old will be determined to end his country’s 14-year wait for continental success, having lost in the 2021 final.
Andre Onana to feature for Cameroon
Manchester United will also be affected, as goalkeeper Andre Onana is expected to appear for Cameroon at Afcon 2023. This means that the club’s manager will have to turn to another goalkeeper during this period.
Premier League players expected to feature at Afcon 2023
The following is a list of Premier League players who are expected to feature at the 34th African Cup of Nations in 2024:
When is the African Cup of Nations
The tournament will begin on January 13, 2024, and the final will be held on February 11, 2024. The hosts are Ivory Coast, and the defending champions are Senegal.
