Which Premier League players have joined their nations for the Africa Cup of Nations?

The Africa Cup of Nations is here, as 23 nations try to take the trophy away from holders Ivory Coast in what's always a sensational and rather unique spectacle.
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Festive fixtures meet Afcon fever: Premier League braces for a season of stars lost and title twists

Premier League sides are preparing for their most intense spell of the season over the festive period, but many squads will be depleted by the Africa Cup

When do players leave for AFCON? Africa Cup of Nations stars' last Premier League games and return dates

Leading stars such as Mohamed Salah are leaving Premier League action to contest the Africa Cup of Nations over the coming month.

Africa Cup of Nations 2025 preview: Schedule, live stream, teams, groups, what to know

The 2027 edition of the tournament will take place during the summer to avoid this issue, but with the Club World Cup in 2029, AFCON will again be in the winter due to fitting it within a constrained global soccer calendar.

Le Bris on derby day delight, Afcon opportunities and Brighton

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brighton at The Amex Stadium (15:00 GMT). It wasn't easy, but as a club, as a coaching staff and with the player,

The biggest Premier League players set for AFCON 2025

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is set to begin later this month, with a host of Premier League players due to depart for the tournament.More than 40 players from the Premier League could feature at
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