AFCON

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AFCON Drama Unfolds: Partey Out, Salah Ready, and Eagles Camp Opens

AFCON - African Cup of Nations - Arsenal - Egypt - Ghana - Guinea - Ivory Coast - Liverpool - Mohamed Salah - Nigeria - Pascal Feindouno - Premier League - Saudi Arabia - Stockport County - Super Eagles - Thomas Partey

Get the scoop on Thomas Partey's shocking omission from Ghana's AFCON squad, Mohamed Salah's determination to win the tournament, and the Super Eagles camp opening in Saudi Arabia!

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) is buzzing with drama as key players face surprising news. Arsenal's Thomas Partey was left out of Ghana's 27-man squad for the tournament due to injury, stirring speculation and disappointment among fans. Meanwhile, Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is ready to shift his focus to winning the AFCON title with Egypt, adding pressure to his stellar performance in the Premier League. In another twist, the Super Eagles camp for the upcoming AFCON in Ivory Coast is set to open in Saudi Arabia today, intensifying the excitement and anticipation for the tournament.

As Partey's absence raises questions about Ghana's strategy, Salah's determination highlights Egypt's ambitions to clinch the AFCON title. The spotlight is on how Liverpool will cope without their star player during this crucial period in the Premier League title race. Additionally, the Super Eagles' preparations in Saudi Arabia set the stage for Nigeria's quest for a fourth AFCON title, with high hopes resting on their coach and team.

In a surprising turn, former Super Eagles defender Azubuike Egwuekwe criticizes the exclusion of Nigeria Premier Football League players from the national team, sparking discussions about the selection process. Furthermore, Gambian defender Ibby Touray heads to the AFCON camp, representing Stockport County and adding a unique twist to the tournament's diverse player pool.

AFCON legends like Pascal Feindouno from Guinea reminisce about their glory days in the tournament, adding a touch of nostalgia and respect to the rich history of African football. As the AFCON unfolds, fans around the world are in for a rollercoaster of emotions and surprises, making this tournament one to remember.

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Hughton: Partey out of AFCON due to his 'biggest injury' (Irish Examiner)

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been omitted from Ghana's 27-man squad for the African Cup of Nations, with manager Chris Hughton pointing to "the ...

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Arsenal's Thomas Partey not in Ghana 2023 AFCON squad (The Athletic)

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has not been included in the Ghana squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 30-year-old has not featured for Arsenal ...

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Partey not included in Ghana's AFCON squad | Arseblog News - the ... (Arseblog News)

Ghana have omitted Thomas Partey from their squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations which gets underway in the Ivory Coast on 13 January.

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Partey, Lamptey miss out on Ghana's AFCON squad with injury ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Ghana left out Thomas Partey and Tariq Lamptey from their 27-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations Coast, which kicks off later this month.

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Egypt's AFCON opponents: No Partey for Ghana as Kudus ... (KingFut)

Egypt's 2023 AFCON group opponents Ghana have named their final 27-man squad which will travel to play in Ivory Coast.

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Thomas Partey not included in Ghana's AFCON squad (Pain In The Arsenal)

Thomas Partey has not been included in the Ghana squad for the 2023 African Cup of Nations because of his thigh injury.

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Partey, Lamptey miss out on Ghana's AFCON squad with injury ... (ESPN India)

Ghana left out Thomas Partey and Tariq Lamptey from their 27-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations Coast, which kicks off later this month.

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Can Liverpool keep winning once Salah leaves for AFCON? - ESPN (ESPN)

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Eagles AFCON camp opens today (The Punch)

The Super Eagles camp for the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast will open in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

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Nigeria eyeing fourth Africa Cup of Nations title, says coach (The Straits Times)

The last of Nigeria's three continental titles came 10 years ago in South Africa. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Mohamed Salah: I would love to win the AFCON (KingFut)

Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah has insisted that his full attention is now on winning the Africa Cup of Nations title with Egypt after putting a pause on ...

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Azubuike Egwuekwe: Why Nigeria needs home-based players to ... (TheCable)

Azubuike Egwueke, former Super Eagles defender, has faulted the exclusion of outfield players of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) from the ...

Touray departs for AFCON - Stockport County (Stockport County)

Following the conclusion of yesterday's game against Mansfield, defender Ibby Touray will now join up with the Gambian national team as they prepare for ...

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AFCON Legends: Guinea (LFP)

Pascal Feindouno: FC Girondins Bordeaux 1998-2014, FC Lorient 2001-2002, AS Saint-ร‰tienne 2004-2008, AS Monaco 2011. One of the best players in Guinea's history ...

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