Africa Cup of Nations squads: Salah in Egypt side and Mane called up by Senegal with all squads announced
THE Africa Cup of Nations returns at an unusual time of the year as a summer competition.
Cameroon are hoping to retain their title, but Mohamed Salah will be looking to extend Egypt's record of seven titles on home soil after the reigning champions were stripped of hosting it.
The tournament will get underway on June 21 in Cairo and here are the squads announced so far...
Egypt
Javier Aguirre's final squad
Goalkeepers: Ahmed El Shenawy, Mohamed El Shenawy, Mahmoud Genesh
Defenders: Ahmed El Mohamady, Ahmed Hegazi, Omar Gaber, Ayman Ashraf, Baher El Mohamady, Mahmoud Alaa, Ahmed Ayman Mansour, Mahmoud Hamdy
Midfielders: Mohamed El Neny, Abdallah El Said, Trezeguet, Tarek Hamed, Amr Warda, Walid Soliman, Ali Ghazal, Nabil Emad
Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Marwan Mohsen, Kouka, Ahmed Ali
DR Congo
Florent Ibenge's final squad
Goalkeepers: Ley Matampi, Parfait Mandanda, Anthony Mossi
Defenders: Issama Mpeko, Marcel Tisserand, Bobo Ungenda, Ngonda Muzinga, Christian Luyindama, Wilfred Moke, Arthur Masuaku, Djuma Shabani
Midfielders: Tresor Mputu, Chancel Mbemba, Youssouf Mulumbu, Jacques Maghoma, Merville Bokadi, Paul-Jose M'Poku
Forwards: Yannick Bolasie, Jonathan Bolingi, Cedric Bakambu, Meschak Elia, Chadrac Akolo, Britt Assombalonga
Uganda
Sebastien Desabre's final squad
Goalkeepers: Denis Onyango, Robert Odongkara, Jamal Salim
Defenders: Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa, Nicholas Wadada, Joseph Ochaya, Isaac Muleme, Murushi Juuko, Timothy Awany, Bevis Mugabi, Ronaldo Mukiibi
Midfielders: Farouk Miya, Khalid Aucho, Luwagga Kizito, Taddeo Lwanga, Allan Kateregga, Michael Azira
Forwards: Emmanuel Okwi, Derrick Nsibambi, Allan Kyambadde, Patrick Kaddu, Lumala Abdu
Zimbabwe
Sunday Chidzambwa's final squad
Goalkeepers: George Chigova, Edmore Sibanda, Elvis Chipezeze
Defenders: Teenage Hadebe, Ronald Pfumbidzai, Alec Mudimu, Divine Lunga, Tendayi Darikwa, Jimmy Dzingai
Midfielders: Danny Phiri, Knowledge Musona, Khama Billiat, Ovidy Karuru, Kudakwashe Mahachi, Talent Chawapiwa, Marvelous Nakamba, Tafadzwa Kutinyu, Marshall Munetsi, Thabani Kamusoko
Forwards: Evans Rusike, Nyasha Mushekwi, Knox Mutizwa, Tino Kadewere
Nigeria
Gernot Rohr's final squad
Goalkeepers: Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi
Defenders: Kenneth Omeruo, Shehu Abdullahi, William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun, Ola Aina, Jamilu Collins, Chidozie Awaziem
Midfielders: John Obi Mikel, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Peter Etebo, Moses Simon, John Ogu, Henry Onyekuru, Samuel Kalu, Samuel Chukwueze
Forwards: Ahmed Musa, Odion Ighalo, Victor Osimhen, Paul Onuachu
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Guinea
Paul Put's final squad
Goalkeepers: Naby Yattara, Aly Keita, Ibrahim Kone
Defenders: Issiaga Sylla, Baissama Sankoh, Ousmane Sidibe, Ernest Seka, Simon Falette, Fode Camara, Mikael Dyrestam, Julian Jeanvier
Midfielders: Naby Keita, Boubacar Fofana, Mady Camara, Amadou Diawara, Ibrahima Cisse
Forwards: Ibrahima Traore, Francois Kamano, Idrissa Sylla, Mohamed Yattara, Jose Kante, Sory Kaba, Bangali-Fode Koita
Madagascar
Nicolas Dupuis's final squad
Goalkeepers: Jean Dieu-Donne Randrianasolo, Ibrahima Dabo, Melvin Adrien
Defenders: Pascal Razakanantenaina, Thomas Fontaine, Jerome Mombris, Romain Metanire, Toavina Rambeloson, Jeremy Morel, Gervais Randrianarisoa
Midfielders: Ibrahim Amada, Arohasina Andrianarimanana, Romario Baggio, Anicet Abel, Marco Ilaimaharitra, Dimitry Caloin, Rayan Raveloson
Forwards: Paulin Voavy, Faneva Ima Andriatsima, Lalaina Nomenjanahary, Carolus Andriamatsinoro, Njiva Rakotoharimalala, William Gros
Burundi
Olivier Niyungeko's final squad
Goalkeepers: MacArthur Arakaza, Jonathan Nahimana, Justin Ndikumana
Defenders: Karim Nizigiyimana, Christophe Nduwarugira, David Nshimirimana, Frederic Nsabiyumva, Omar Moussa, Omar Ngandu
Midfielders: Pierre Kwizera, Gael Duhayindavyi, Shasiri Nahimana, Gael Bigirimana, Hussein Shabani, Enock Sabumukama
Forwards: Fiston Abdul Razak, Cedric Amissi, Selemani Ndikumana, Laudit Mavugo, Saido Berahino, Elvis Kamsoba, Mohamed Amissi, Francis Mustafa
Senegal
Aliou Cisse's final squad
Goalkeepers: Abdoulaye Diallo, Alfred Gomis, Edouard Mendy
Defenders: Lamine Gassama, Kalidou Koulibaly, Salif Sane, Saliou Ciss, Moussa Wague, Youssouf Sabaly, Pape Abou Cisse
Midfielders: Idrissa Gueye, Cheikhou Kouyate, Alfred N'Diaye, Henri Saivet, Badou Ndiaye, Krepin Diatta, Sada Thioub
Forwards: Sadio Mane, Moussa Konate, Keita Balde, Ismaila Sarr, M'Baye Niang, Mbaye Diagne
Algeria
Djamel Belmadi's final squad
Goalkeepers: Rais M'Bolhi, Azzedine Doukha, Alexandre Oukidja
Defenders: Aissa Mandi, Rafik Halliche, Ramy Bensebaini, Mehdi Zeffane, Youcef Atal, Mehdi Tahrat, Mohamed Fares, Djamel Benlamri
Midfielders: Sofiane Feghouli, Adlene Guedioura, Ismael Bennacer, Mehdi Abeid, Hicham Boudaoui, Haris Belkebla
Forwards: Islam Slimani, Yacine Brahimi, Riyad Mahrez, Baghdad Bounedjah, Youcef Belaili, Adam Ounas
Kenya
Sebastien Migne's final squad
Goalkeepers: Patrick Matasi, John Oyemba, Farouk Shikalo
Defenders: David Owino, Musa Mohammed, Aboud Omar, Eric Ouma, Philemon Otieno, Joash Onyango, Bernard Ochieng, Joseph Okumu
Midfielders: Victor Wanyama, Francis Kahata, Paul Were, Dennis Odhiambo, Johanna Omolo, Ayub Masika, Ovella Ochieng, Ismael Athuman, Whyvonne Isuza
Forwards: Michael Olunga, Masoud Juma, John Avire
Tanzania
Emmanuel Amunike's final squad
Goalkeepers: Aishi Manula, Metacha Mnata, Aron Kalambo
Defenders: Erasto Nyoni, Kelvin Yondani, Aggrey Morris, Gadiel Michael, Hassan Ramadan, Mohammed Hussein, Ally Mtoni, Vincent Phillipo
Midfielders: Himid Mao, Frank Domayo, Faridi Mussa, Mudathir Yahya, Yahya Zayd, Feisal Salum
Forwards: John Bocco, Simon Msuva, Mbwana Samatta, Thomas Ulimwengu, Rashid Mandawa, Abdillahie Yussuf
Morocco
Herve Renard's final squad
Goalkeepers: Munir Mohand Mohamedi, Yassine Bounou, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti
Defenders: Medhi Benatia, Manuel da Costa, Romain Saiss, Nabil Dirar, Achraf Hakimi, Yunis Abdelhamid, Noussair Mazraoui
Midfielders: Mbark Boussoufa, Karim El Ahmadi, Younes Belhanda, Faycal Fajr, Hakim Ziyech, Youssef Ait Bennasser, Sofiane Boufal, Mehdi Bourabia
Forwards: Nordin Amrabat, Youssef En-Nesyri, Khalid Boutaib, Abderrazak Hamdallah, Oussama Idrissi
Ivory Coast
Ibrahim Kamara's final squad
Goalkeepers: Sylvain Gbohouo, Badra Ali Sangare, Tape Ira Eliezer
Defenders: Serge Aurier, Wilfried Kanon, Cheick Comara, Mamadou Bagayoko, Ismael Traore, Souleyman Doumbia, Wonlo Coulibaly
Midfielders: Max Gradel, Serey Die, Franck Kessie, Jean Michael Seri, Victorien Angban, Ibrahim Sangare, Jean-Philippe Gbamin
Forwards: Wilfried Bony, Jonathan Kodjia, Roger Assale, Nicolas Pepe, Maxwell Cornet, Wilfried Zaha
South Africa
Stuart Baxter's final squad
Goalkeepers: Darren Keet, Ronwen Williams, Bruce Bvuma
Defenders: Thulani Hlatshwayo, Buhle Mkhwanazi, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Sifiso Hlanti, Daniel Cardoso, Thamsanqa Mkhize, Innocent Maela
Midfielders: Dean Furman, Thulani Serero, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Hlompho Kekana, Bongani Zungu, Themba Zwane, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Samuel Mabunda
Forwards: Percy Tau, Lebohang Maboe, Lebo Mothiba, Thembinkosi Lorch, Lars Veldwijk
Namibia
Ricardo Mannetti's final squad
Goalkeepers: Maximilian Mbaeva, Lloyd Kazapua, Ratanda Mbazuvara
Defenders: Denzil Hoaseb, Larry Horaeb, Ananias Gebhardt, Riaan Hanamub, Charles Hambira, Ivan Kamberipa, Ryan Nyambe
Midfielders: Ronald Ketjijere, Petrus Shitembi, Hotto Kavendji, Willy Stephanus, Dynamo Fredericks, Joslin Kamatuka, Marcel Papama
Forwards: Itamunua Keimuine, Peter Shalulile, Benson Shilongo, Manfred Starke, Isaskar Gurirab
Tunisia
Alain Giresse's final squad
Goalkeepers: Farouk Ben Mustapha, Moez Ben Cherifia, Mouez Hassen
Defenders: Yassine Meriah, Oussama Haddadi, Rami Bedoui, Dylan Bronn, Karim Aouadhi, Mohamed Drager, Wajdi Kechrida, Nassim Hnid
Midfielders: Youssef Msakni, Ferjani Sassi, Naim Sliti, Anice Badri, Ellyes Skhiri, Bassem Srarfi, Ghailene Chaalali, Ayman Ben Mohamed, Marc Lamti
Forwards: Wahbi Khazri, Taha Yassine Khenissi, Firas Chaouat
Mali
Mohamed Magassouba's final squad
Goalkeepers: Djigui Diarra, Mamadou Samassa, Adama Keita
Defenders: Molla Wague, Hamari Traore, Youssouf Kone, Mamadou Fofana, Falaye Sacko, Massadio Haidara, Kiki Kouyate
Midfielders: Lassana Coulibaly, Diadie Samassekou, Adama Traore, Amadou Haidara, Cheick Doucoure, Moussa Doumbia
Forwards: Moussa Marega, Adama Traore, Abdoulay Diaby, Kalifa Coulibaly, Moussa Djenepo, Adama Niane, Sekou Koita
Mauritania
Corentin Martins' final squad
Goalkeepers: Brahim Souleymane, Namori Diaw, Babacar Diop
Defenders: Abdoul Ba, Aly Abeid, Moustapha Diaw, Bakary N'Diaye, Sally Sarr, Harouna Sy, Diade Diarra, Abdoulkader Thiam
Midfielders: Sileye Gaye, Hacen El Ide, Khassa Camara, Mohamed Yali, Diallo Guidileye, Alassane Diop, Ibrehima Coulibaly
Forwards: Moulaye Ahmed Khalil, Ismael Diakite, Adama Ba, Hemeya Tanjy, Souleyymane Anne
Angola
Srdan Vasiljevic's final squad
Goalkeepers: Landu, Tony Cabaca, Ndulo
Defenders: Dani Massunguna, Bastos, Isaac Correia, Jonathan Buatu, Wilson Carmo, Eddie Afonso, Paizo, Bruno Gaspar
Midfielders: Herenilson, Show, Stelvio, Jose Ganga
Forwards: Mateus, Djalma, Gelson Dala, Geraldo, Fredy Kulembe, Mabululu, Wilson Eduardo, Evandro Brandao
Cameroon
Clarence Seedorf's final squad
Goalkeepers: Carlos Kameni, Fabrice Ondoa, Andre Onana
Defenders: Amroise Oyongo, Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui, Collins Fai, Gaetan Bong, Banana Yaya, Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik, Joyskim Dawa
Midfielders: Georges Mandjeck, Arnaud Djoum, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Pierre Kunde, Olivier Boumal, Wilfrid Kaptoum, Christian Bassogog, Clinton N'Jie
Forwards: Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Jacques Zoua, Karl Toko Ekambi, Stephane Bahoken, Diederrick Joel Tagueu
Ghana
James Kwesi Appiah's final squad
Goalkeepers: Richard Ofori, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Felix Annan
Defenders: John Boye, Jonathan Mensah, Baba Rahman, Lumor Agbenyenu, Joseph Larweh Attamah, Kasim Nuhu, Andy Yiadom, Joseph Aidoo
Midfielders: Kwadwo Asamoah, Christian Atsu, Mubarak Wakaso, Afriyie Acquah, Thomas Partey, Thomas Agyepong, Samuel Owusu
Forwards: Asamoah Gyan, Andre Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Caleb Ekuban, Owusu Kwabena
Benin
Michel Dussuyer's final squad
Goalkeepers: Fabien Farnolle, Saturnin Allagbe, Cherif Dine Kakpo
Defenders: Khaled Adenon, Junior Salomon, David Kiki, Seidou Baraze, Emmanuel Imorou, Rodrigue Fassinou, Olivier Verdon, Moise Adilehou
Midfielders: Stephane Sessegnon, Jordan Adeoti, Mama Seibou, Sessi D'Almeida, Tidjani Anaane, Rodrigue Kossi
Forwards: Mickael Pote, Jodel Dossou, David Djigla, Steve Mounie, Segbe Azankpo, Cebio Soukou
Guinea-Bissau
Baciro Cande's final squad
Goalkeepers: Jonas Mendes, Rui Dabo, Edimar Vieira Ca
Defenders: Mamadu Cande, Juary Soares, Rudinilson Silva, Tomas Dabo, Nadjack, Marcelo Djalo, Nanu
Midfielders: Zezinho Djafal, Sori Mane, Pele, Joao Jaquite, Bura, Moreto Cassama
Forwards: Piqueti Djassi, Toni Silva, Frederic Mendy, Joseph Mendes, Romario Balde, Mama Balde