Afcon 2017

Liverpool's Sadio Mane will be a key player for Senegal at the 2017 African Cup of Nations (Afcon).

Algeria and Zimbabwe are pitted in Group B of the 2017 African Cup of Nations (Afcon).

From its capital named after slaves to a president who loves rapping, IBTimes UK checks out peculiar facts about Gabon.

Host nation Gabon will face Guinea-Bissau in the first match of the 2017 Afcon.

Ivory Coast are the defending champions of the African Cup of Nations.

Another of Arsene Wenger's young midfielders has also earned a call-up to the Africa Cup of Nations.

16 teams will take part in the 2017 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Gabon.

Lindelof has been reportedly linked with a move to Manchester United in January.

Mohamed Elneny, Eric Bailly and Sadio Mane among 24 top-flight stars heading to Gabon.

The 25-year-old was named in the provisional squad despite vowing not to play.

Michel Dussuyer's defending champions head to Abu Dhabi next week for a pre-tournament training camp.

Senegal international could miss eight matches at the start of 2017 due to international commitments.

Matip is yet to taste defeat in the league with Liverpool since his arrival this summer.

Danny Ings' injury and Sadio Mane's looming departure to the Africa Cup Nations means attack is the priority.

IBTimes UK lists every top-flight player likely to be called up for the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.

Mane has scored one goal and assisted two in his first three games for Liverpool.

MRI tests showed 23 out of 60 ineligible to play in Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.

Alex Iwobi suffered a bout of food poisoning ahead of Nigeria's clash against Egypt.

The 32-year-old Manchester City star has bemoaned the result of the awards.

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi accused by activists of showing 'enthusiastic support' for central African country that failed to halt ritual murder of children.

23-year-old winger returned to Goodison Park after been named player of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ghana defeated hosts Equatorial Guinea 3-0 in a match that was suspended for 40 minutes.

Brendan Rodgers is scouring the market for suitable midfield replacements for Steven Gerrard.

Swansea chairman has admitted that striker Wilfried Bony could leave the club in January.

Equatorial Guinea will host tournament despite capital being closer to Ebola zone than Morocco's.

BREAKING: Morocco wanted to postpone the event until 2016 due to risk of spreading Ebola.

Premier League Champions City make second summer signing after Arsenal's Bacary Sagna