The list of players who will not be participating in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2013) has unfortunately grown with several key players facing injuries or making personal decisions:
- Jamel Saihi (Tunisia): The Tunisian midfielder from Montpellier underwent knee surgery and will not be available for CAN 2013. He expressed his determination to come back stronger after the recovery.
- Alain Traoré (Burkina Faso): The Burkinabe player is set to be unavailable for a month due to a serious ankle sprain. His return to competition is expected at the end of January after undergoing ankle immobilization with resin for three weeks.
- Razak Boukari (Togo): The Wolverhampton player has been dealing with a sore calf since September. After consulting a specialist in France, Boukari is expected to be away from the field until at least March 2013.
- Guy Demel (Ivory Coast): The West Ham defender decided to retire from international duty to focus on his club career. He expressed gratitude for his past experiences with the national team.
- Jordan Ayew (Ghana): The Marseille player was not selected among the 25 players pre-summoned by coach Kwesi Appiah.
- Michael Essien and Sulley Muntari (Ghana): Both players will not be participating in CAN 2013.
- Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo): Adebayor announced that he would not play in CAN 2013, though there might be a possibility of reconsideration if his federation manages to change his mind.
These developments highlight the challenges and decisions players face leading up to major tournaments, impacting the composition and strength of participating teams.
