Five players you had no idea are playing at AFCON including forgotten Man Utd flop

Here are FIVE players you had no idea are playing at the Africa Cup of Nations, including a forgotten Manchester United flop.

The best African players are set descend to Ivory Coast for this year's tournament as Premier League stars will be showcased.

Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah, Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, and West Ham United forward Said Benrahma will be on show for Egypt, Cameroon and Algeria respectively.

Riyad Mahrez, Victor Osimhen and Hakim Ziyech are also among the players who will compete in the competition.

Not to mention Bebe, who was once on Man United's books but made just two Premier League appearances.

The 33-year-old, who plies his trade at Rayo Vallecano, will look to inspire Cape Verde to the knockout stages and beyond.

But Cape Verde have a tough task at hand as they are grouped with Salah's Egypt and Ghana, who boast Antoine Semenyo.

The 23-year-old graduated from Bristol City's academy and impressed in the first-team, prompting Bournemouth to acquire his services.

London-born Semenyo opted to represent Ghana at international level and will play in his first AFCON.

He's not the only player born in England representing an African country as Ademola Lookman has been selected by Nigeria.

Ademola Lookman in action for Atalanta. Image: Getty

The 26-year-old began his professional career at Charlton Athletic and played for the likes of Everton, Fulham and Leicester City.

He moved to Serie A side Atalanta in the summer of 2022 and has made a big impression in Italy, having scored 20 league goals since arriving at the club.

Lookman could come up against Jean-Michael Seri as Nigeria are grouped with Ivory Coast.

The midfielder moved to Fulham from Nice but failed to hold down a spot after his debut campaign in the Premier League. He enjoyed spells away from England before returning as he signed for Hull City in 2022. He's made 20 appearances in the Championship this season.

Former Chelsea prodigy Gael Kakuta will also be at AFCON. The DR Congo winger was destined for big things after coming through at Stamford Bridge.

Though he never quite made the grade as he ventured to France, where he played for Lens before signing for Amiens.

Topics: Manchester United, Football

Nasir Jabbar

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