They are expected around the corner.
From Édouard Mendy in the Senegalese cages to Pharaoh Mohamed Salah, the stars of African football will be keen to appear well to allow their country to dream of consecration in Cameroon, host country of this CAN 2022 which opens this Sunday ( January 9-February 6).
Several players will be on the revival, such as Cameroonian goalkeeper André Onana, suspended for nine months for doping, and Gabonese Pierre-Emerick Aubemayang, loosely at Arsenal.
Others will ensure to continue their momentum in club, from the duo of Liverpool Salah-Mané to the captain of Algeria Riyad Mahrez, main asset of the Fennecs, reigning champions.
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Africa Cup of Nations: schedule and results
The 11 stars of CAN 2022
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