5 players who will dominate African Cup of Nations

Modified Jan 03, 2017 16:02 GMT

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Papa Gueye of Senegal goes past Daniel Sturridge of Great Britain during the Men's Football first round Group A Match of the London 2012 Olympic Games between Great Britain and Senegal, at Old Trafford on July 26, 2012 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) — Gueye is a defensive powerhouse

#2 Sadio Mane

COVENTRY, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 1: Hamdam Al-Kamali of United Arab Emirates fighting for the ball against Sadio Mane of Senegal during the Men's Football first round Group A Match between Senegal and United Arab Emirates, on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at City of Coventry Stadium on August 1, 2012 in Coventry, England. (Photo by Francis Bompard/Getty Images) — Sadio Mane’s drifting and ability to cut inside will be very important for Senegal

Liverpool summer signing Sadio Mane will be representing his nation Senegal at AFCON. He will be eager to play for them after he missed some part of the competition when it was held back in 2015. The winger has had a great season for the Reds till now and has 8 goals and 4 assists to his name.

He will be hopeful of carrying his form over to the national team as well since he is an integral part of the Senegalese team. The winger is surely a prime contender for the Player of the tournament award and Senegal will be counting on Mane’s offensive prowess to help them go all the way in the tournament.

Edited by Staff Editor