The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the preliminary squads of the participating teams for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, slated to be held in Ivory Coast in 2024.
The 34th edition of the AFCON tournament is scheduled to kick off between January 13 and February 11, 2024, in Ivory Coast, featuring the participation of 24 teams divided into six groups.
“Saudi Sport” now brings attention to the noteworthy names of professional players currently active in Saudi Arabian leagues, both in the Saudi Professional League and the First Division League, who have secured spots in the preliminary squad lists for the AFCON 2024.
– Algeria: Mustafa Zghiba (Dhamk), Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli), Abdelkader Bedran (Dhamk), Amir Sayoud (Al-Taawoun).
– Cameroon: Kevin Nkoudou (Dhamk), Toko Ekambi (Abha), Linder Tawamba (Al-Akhdoud), Davis Yabasi (Abha).
– Cape Verde: Julio Tavares (Al-Raed), Djaniny Tavares (Al-Fateh).
– Ivory Coast: Ghislain Konan (Al-Fayha), Seko Fofana (Al-Nassr), Frank Kessie (Al-Ahli).
– Egypt: Ahmed Hegazi (Al-Ittihad), Mohamed Sherif (Al-Khaleej).
– Gambia: Assan Cessay (Dhamk), Musa Barrow (Al-Taawoun), Mohamed Badamosi (Al-Hazm).
– Guinea: Fraxis Kamano (Abha).
– Guinea-Bissau: Alfa Semedo (Al-Taawoun), Biquetti (Najran).
– Mali: Moussa Doumbia (Al-Adalah).
– Morocco: Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal), Romain Saiss (Al-Shabab), Munir El Haddadi (Al-Wahda), Jawad El Yamiq (Al-Wahda), Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al-Ittihad), Murad Batna (Al-Fateh).
– Senegal: Kalidou Koulibaly (Al-Hilal), Sadio Mane (Al-Nassr), Edouard Mendy (Al-Ahli), Habib Diallo (Al-Shabab).
– Tunisia: Ayman Dhman (Al-Hazm).
– Zambia: Fashion Sakala (Al-Fayha).
This comprehensive list illustrates the diverse representation of African football talent currently thriving in Saudi Arabian leagues, promising an exciting AFCON 2024 tournament with these seasoned professionals on the field.
