Knee injury rules Southampton"s Boufal out of AFCON

Southampton attacking midfielder Sofiane Boufal is expected to be injured for three weeks, ruling him out of AFCON duty for Morocco.
Morocco will be without Sofiane Boufal at the Africa Cup of Nations after the Southampton midfielder pulled out of the squad with a knee injury.
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Hughes unhappy with "unfair" AFCON inconsistencies

The Stoke boss has complained about the rules governing when players taking part in the Africa Cup of Nations are expected to depart their clubs
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is furious with the “unfair” rules over which players are released, and when, for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Several playe..

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"I wish them good luck" - Mane leaves Liverpool message as he departs for AFCON

The former Southampton winger has been a sensation since arriving at Anfield in the summer but has left to represent his country
Sadio Mane left his Liverpool team-mates a farewell message as he departed to join the Senegal squad for their African Cup of Nations campaign, believing the Reds will ma..

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How Afobe"s AFCON boycott could pave the way for more African withdrawals

Benik Afobe and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting have both turned their backs on their countries this week, but are more players set to follow their lead?
COMMENT The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is supposed to be the biggest showpiece in football on the continent, showcasing the talents of its best playe..

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Zaha named in Ivory Coast preliminary AFCON squad

The question over the Crystal Palace winger"s future looks to be settled, with the 24-year-old expected to feature for his country of birth during the tournament in January
Wilfried Zaha has been called up to Ivory Coast"s provisional squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
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West Ham"s Sakho to miss AFCON

Senegal will be without the forward for the Africa Cup of Nations after Hammers boss Slaven Bilic confirmed he could miss eight weeks
Diafra Sakho"s injury woe continues, with West Ham manager Slaven Bilic confirming the Senegal striker will miss the Africa Cup of Nations with a back problem.
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