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

#1 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Seokho Hwang (C) of Korea Republic is challenged by Pierre Aubameyang (R) of Gabon during the Men's Football first round Group B Match between Korea Republic and Gabon on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Wembley Stadium on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) — The speedster will be essential to Gabon’s success in the competition

The Borrusia Dortmund player will captain the host team, Gabon and will be counting on the home support to put up a stellar show in the competition. The player was crowned 2015 African Footballer of the year after the player finished as the top scorer of Borussia Dortmund that season.

The Gabonese international will be hopeful that his team goes beyond the quarter-final stage which has been their best performance in the competition till now. The player leads the Bundesliga goalscorers charts currently with 16 goals. His frightening pace is sure to cause the opposition a lot of problems. Aubameyang has been instrumental for both his club and country which makes him the first player on our list.

Edited by Staff Editor