The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is fast approaching and some prominent players in the Premier League are expected to represent their nations.
The tournament promises to be an exciting one, with some of the Premier League's biggest stars set to showcase their skills on the international stage.
In an attempt to prevent overlapping with the European club campaign, the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations had originally been scheduled to take place in June and July.
However, the tournament was pushed back due to the unfavorable weather conditions in the host country, Ivory Coast, and will now take place from January 11 to 13 of February.
Meanwhile, this change has sent shockwaves through the Premier League, as several top clubs will have to cope without their influential African players during a crucial part of the season.
Club managers are now scrambling to find replacements and adjust their tactics to cope with the absence of some of their crucial players.
The 2023 AFCON will have a significant impact on English clubs, with approximately 43 players potentially missing games for their teams during the tournament.
Fans can look forward to seeing the likes of Alex Iwobi, Nicholas Jackson, and Taiwo Awoniyi among others, representing their countries with pride.
Manchester United's Andre Onana and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah are also part of the crucial players who will be absent from club duties to represent their respective countries at the competition.
Salah, in particular, will be looking to lead Egypt to continental success after a 14-year wait.
Below are the Premier League players who will be traveling for AFCON 2023:
Arsenal
Thomas Partey - Ghana
Mohamed Elneny - Egypt
Aston Villa
Bertrand Traore - Burkina Faso
Bournemouth
Hamed Traore - Ivory Coast
Dango Ouatarra - Burkina Faso
Antoine Semenyo - Ghana
Brentford
Frank Onyeka - Nigeria
Bryan Mbuemo - Cameroon
Yoane Wissa - DR Congo
Brighton
Tariq Lamptey - Ghana
Carlos Baleba - Cameroon
Simon Adingra - Ivory Coast
Samy Chouchane - Tunisia
Burnley
Anass Zaroury - Morocco
Lyle Foster - South Africa
Chelsea
Nicolas Jackson - Senegal
Crystal Palace
Jordan Ayew - Ghana
Cheick Doucoure - Mali
Everton
Idrissa Gueye - Senegal
Fulham
Calvin Bassey - Nigeria
Alex Iwobi - Nigeria
Fode Ballo-Toure - Senegal
Liverpool
Mohamed Salah - Egypt
Luton Town
Issa Kabore - Burkina Faso
Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu - DR Congo
Manchester United
Andre Onana - Cameroon
Sofyan Amrabat - Morocco
Hannibal Mejbri - Tunisia
Amad Diallo - Ivory Coast
Nottingham Forest
Serge Aurier - Ivory Coast
Willy Boly - Ivory Coast
Ibrahim Sangare - Ivory Coast
Moussa Niakhate - Senegal
Cheikhou Kouyate - Senegal
Taiwo Awoniyi - Nigeria (He is not likely to participate due to injury)
Ola Aina - Nigeria
Sheffield United
Ismaila Coulibaly - Mali
Anis Ben Slimane - Tunisia
Tottenham
Pape Matar Sarr - Senegal
Yves Bissouma - Mali
West Ham United
Mohamed Kudus - Ghana
Maxwell Cornet - Ivory Coast
Nayef Aguerd - Morocco
Said Benrahma - Algeria
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Rayan Ait-Nouri - Algeria
Boubacar Traore - Mali
The 34th edition of the African Cup of Nations is set to begin on Saturday, January 13th, 2024, and will conclude with the final match on Sunday, February 11th, 2024.
The tournament promises to be an exciting one, with some of the Premier League's biggest stars set to showcase their skills on the international stage.
In an attempt to prevent overlapping with the European club campaign, the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations had originally been scheduled to take place in June and July.
However, the tournament was pushed back due to the unfavorable weather conditions in the host country, Ivory Coast, and will now take place from January 11 to 13 of February.
Meanwhile, this change has sent shockwaves through the Premier League, as several top clubs will have to cope without their influential African players during a crucial part of the season.
Club managers are now scrambling to find replacements and adjust their tactics to cope with the absence of some of their crucial players.
The 2023 AFCON will have a significant impact on English clubs, with approximately 43 players potentially missing games for their teams during the tournament.
Fans can look forward to seeing the likes of Alex Iwobi, Nicholas Jackson, and Taiwo Awoniyi among others, representing their countries with pride.
Manchester United's Andre Onana and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah are also part of the crucial players who will be absent from club duties to represent their respective countries at the competition.
Salah, in particular, will be looking to lead Egypt to continental success after a 14-year wait.
Below are the Premier League players who will be traveling for AFCON 2023:
Arsenal
Thomas Partey - Ghana
Mohamed Elneny - Egypt
Aston Villa
Bertrand Traore - Burkina Faso
Bournemouth
Hamed Traore - Ivory Coast
Dango Ouatarra - Burkina Faso
Antoine Semenyo - Ghana
Brentford
Frank Onyeka - Nigeria
Bryan Mbuemo - Cameroon
Yoane Wissa - DR Congo
Brighton
Tariq Lamptey - Ghana
Carlos Baleba - Cameroon
Simon Adingra - Ivory Coast
Samy Chouchane - Tunisia
Burnley
Anass Zaroury - Morocco
Lyle Foster - South Africa
Chelsea
Nicolas Jackson - Senegal
Crystal Palace
Jordan Ayew - Ghana
Cheick Doucoure - Mali
Everton
Idrissa Gueye - Senegal
Fulham
Calvin Bassey - Nigeria
Alex Iwobi - Nigeria
Fode Ballo-Toure - Senegal
Liverpool
Mohamed Salah - Egypt
Luton Town
Issa Kabore - Burkina Faso
Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu - DR Congo
Manchester United
Andre Onana - Cameroon
Sofyan Amrabat - Morocco
Hannibal Mejbri - Tunisia
Amad Diallo - Ivory Coast
Nottingham Forest
Serge Aurier - Ivory Coast
Willy Boly - Ivory Coast
Ibrahim Sangare - Ivory Coast
Moussa Niakhate - Senegal
Cheikhou Kouyate - Senegal
Taiwo Awoniyi - Nigeria (He is not likely to participate due to injury)
Ola Aina - Nigeria
Sheffield United
Ismaila Coulibaly - Mali
Anis Ben Slimane - Tunisia
Tottenham
Pape Matar Sarr - Senegal
Yves Bissouma - Mali
West Ham United
Mohamed Kudus - Ghana
Maxwell Cornet - Ivory Coast
Nayef Aguerd - Morocco
Said Benrahma - Algeria
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Rayan Ait-Nouri - Algeria
Boubacar Traore - Mali
The 34th edition of the African Cup of Nations is set to begin on Saturday, January 13th, 2024, and will conclude with the final match on Sunday, February 11th, 2024.