In the lead-up to the CAN 2013, national teams that have qualified for the final phase are strengthening their squads by calling up players based abroad. Notable selections include:
- Ghana:
- Alfred Duncan (Inter Milan, Italy)
- Awal Mohammed (Maritzburg, South Africa)
- Morocco:
- Adrien Regattin (Toulouse FC, France)
- Romain Ghannam Saiss (Clermont Foot, France)
- Chahir Belghazouani (AC Ajaccio, France)
- DR Congo (DRC):
- Eliaquim Mangala (FC Porto, Portugal)
- Arnold Mvuemba (Lyon, France)
- Jirès Kembo-Ekoko (Al Aïn, United Arab Emirates)
- Togo:
- Gilles Sunu (Lorient, France)
These dual nationals are expected to feature in friendly matches scheduled for November 13 and 14, 2012. The involvement of such players often adds depth and experience to the squads, although individual decisions to accept or decline the call-up can vary based on personal or professional considerations.
