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PSG defender Achraf Hakimi, Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo and Egypt national team star Mohamed Salah will be the biggest faces of the Africa Cup of Nations to be held this winter.
Idman.Biz informs that the continent's biggest tournament will start on December 21, 2025 and will last until January 18. The competition will be held in Morocco in six cities and nine stadiums.
Hakimi - the leading figure of the host
Morocco, which advanced to the semi-final stage of the 2022 World Championship, finished the last AFCON in the 1/8 finals. This time, Ashraf Hakimi is their main hope in the tournament they will play at home.
PSG's fast and universal right-back is the key player of Morocco's defense stability and fast attack transitions. He is also one of the 3 finalists for the 2025 African Footballer of the Year award, along with Salah and Osimhen.
Nigeria's two power centers: Lukman and Osimhen
Italian Atalanta striker Ademola Lukman - 2024 African Footballer of the Year - is the main creative force of the "Super Eagles". Nigeria, who lost in the 2023 final, intends to win back the cup this time.
Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen is considered one of the most dangerous strikers in the tournament. He has scored 9 goals in 12 games this season, but his situation is questionable due to the injury he received in the game against Congo. If he participates in the tournament, Nigeria's chances of winning their fourth AFCON title will seriously increase.
Bryan Mbeumo - the new leader of Cameroon
Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo missed the last AFCON due to injury. Cameroon has great hopes for him this time.
Mbeumo has played 27 games for the national team and scored 7 goals. This tournament may be his chance to win his first major title at the national level.
Mohamed Salah - the sports figure of Egypt
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will play with Egypt again for the African championship. Egypt, which has won AFCON seven times, is the traditional favorite of the tournament.
Historical figures
- Current champion: Ivory Coast (2023, 2:1 - Nigeria).
- Record holder: Egypt (7 titles).
- Top scorer in AFCON history: Samuel Eto'o – 18 goals.
- Legends: Didier Drogba, Sadio Mane and others.
