Several EPL (English Premier League) players have been selected to represent their nations at the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled to take place from January 13 to February 11, 2024. This selection will have significant implications for various clubs, as key players may be absent for up to a month if their countries progress far in the tournament.
Here’s an in-depth overview of the Premier League players set to compete in AFCON 2023, along with their respective clubs:
AFC Bournemouth: Dango Ouattara (Burkina Faso), Antoine Semenyo (Ghana), Hamed Traore (Ivory Coast).
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Arsenal: Mohamed Elneny (Egypt), Thomas Partey (Ghana).
Aston Villa: Bertrand Traore (Burkina Faso).
Brentford: Frank Onyeka (Nigeria), Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon), Yoane Wissa (DR Congo).
Brighton & Hove Albion: Tariq Lamptey (Ghana), Carlos Baleba (Cameroon), Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast).
Burnley: Anass Zaroury (Morocco), Lyle Foster (South Africa).
Chelsea: Nicolas Jackson (Senegal).
Everton: Idrissa Gueye (Senegal).
Fulham: Calvin Bassey, 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), Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast), Sofyan Amrabat (Morocco).
Nottingham Forest: Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi (Nigeria), Serge Aurier, Willy Boly, Ibrahim Sangare (Ivory Coast), Moussa Niakhate (Senegal), Cheikhou Kouyate (Senegal).
Sheffield United: Ismaila Coulibaly (Mali), Anis Ben Slimane (Tunisia).
Tottenham Hotspur: Yves Bissouma (Mali), Pape Matar Sarr (Senegal).
West Ham United: Mohammed Kudus (Ghana), Said Benrahma (Algeria), Maxwel Cornet (Ivory Coast), Nayef Aguerd (Morocco).
Wolverhampton Wanderers: Rayan Ait-Nouri (Algeria), Boubacar Traore (Mali).
The participation of these players in AFCON 2023 will lead to their absence from domestic and European fixtures for their respective clubs. The impact may be notable, particularly for teams like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal, who risk losing crucial first-team players during a crucial phase of the season.