Which players could return to Premier League action for the next matchday, on Jan. 17, after their nations were eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations?

Interviewed during an AFCON 2025, where he is one of the great revelations, young Ivorian midfielder Christ Inao Oulaï, 19, did not hide his attraction to Paris Saint-Germain, more than to the Premier League.

Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon's first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Mohamed Salah Sent Brutal AFCON Warning After Advancing to Semi-Final. Mohamed Salah needs to win the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt if he is to be regarded as a legend, former midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha has warned.

Egypt faces Ivory Coast in a thrilling AFCON quarterfinal clash featuring Mohamed Salah and Amad Diallo. Get predicted lineups, and live viewing details.

Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi has promised to personally pay his teammates their outstanding win bonuses if the government fails to deliver the funds.

The 2025-26 Africa Cup of Nations is into the knockout stage with the semifinals taking place on Wednesday, Jan. 14 for the tournament being hosted by Morocco.

Algeria vs Nigeria will kick off at 11 a.m. ET/ 8 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 5 p.m. local time in Marrakech, Morocco, at the Stade de Marrakech. The match will be available to watch in the United States and in other countries through select TV channels and streaming services.