Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco

Paulo Rebelo Duarte Burkina Faso defeated Tunisia 2-0 to reach the AFCON semi-finals and both head coaches felt it was a fair result.

Asamoah Gyan Ghana will be keen to start the tournament on a high as they chase their first trophy since 1982, with Uganda back after a lengthy absence.

Asamoah Gyan Ghana coach Avram Grant is aware the loss of Asamoah Gyan would be a big blow to his side's Africa Cup of Nations aims.

Cameroon The return of Stephane Mbia will provide Cameroon with a boost ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations clash with Guinea.

Patrick Phungwayo South Africa have withdrawn Patrick Phungwayo from their Africa Cup of Nations squad due to a knee injury.

Guinea

Avram Grant Avram Grant has continued Kevin-Prince Boateng, Michael Essien and Sulley Muntari's Ghana exile in naming his Africa Cup of Nations squad.

Nigeria will be absent for the second straight Africa Cup of Nations as a 1-0 loss in Egypt ended their qualification chances.

Tunisia Tunisia begin their Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Cape Verde having had their preparations disrupted by accommodation problems.