Get to Know Most Prominent Players in Upcoming AFCON 2019

The countdown to this year's African Cup of Nations is almost over. The coveted tournament is scheduled to be held from the 21st of June to the 19th of July in the land of the Pharaohs.

This is the first edition if the icon tournament that will feature 24 teams, rich with various great players who have stood tall this year in several international competition. SEE compiled a list of the most prominent players which can be seen below.

Mohamed Salah

Team: Egypt

Club: Liverpool

Price: 171 million dollars

The Egyptian international had a great season with Liverpool this year; he lead the Red to their first UEFA Champions League since 2005, in addition, he won the premier league top scorer award and helped his team earn second place in the league.

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Sadio Mane

Team: Senegal

Price: 136 million dollars

Club: Liverpool

Sadio Mane played a vital role in Liverpool's crowning achievements this year. He and Salah shared the Premier League top scorer award, in addition, both had a big hand in their team's UEFA Champions League glory this year. The African Cup of Nations will play a big role in deciding who of the two teammates will be crowned player of the year for 2019 as both men are equal in every term.

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Riyad Mahrez

Team: Manchester City

Nation: Algeria

Price: 68 million dollars

Riyad Mahrez lead his team Manchester City into retaining their coveted English Premier League title this year. In addition, he led his team to the quarterfinals in this year's UEFA Champions League before they were defeated by Manchester City.

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Hakim Ziyech

Team: Ajax Amsterdam

Nation: Morocco

Price: 45 million dollars

 

Ziyech played a vital role in his team Ajax Amsterdam reaching the semi finals of this year's UEFA Champions League. Ajax were dubbed the dark horses of the tournament before being defeated by Tottenham Hotspurs. Ajax displayed great heart and attacking prowess.

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Nicolas Pepe

Team: Lille

Nation: Côte d'Ivoire

Price: 65 million Dollars

The young Ivorian will have his hands full in proving his prominence after he made a monumental display with Lille this year. Liverpool is keeping a close eye on the striker. Pepe scored a total of 23 goals in his 41 matches with Lille last season.

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