AFCON 2025: Which Premier League Players Will Feature

Premier League clubs are bracing for a major mid-season shake-up as African internationals prepare to leave for the Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for December 21, 2025 – January 18, 2026, in Morocco. 

With the tournament overlapping England’s busiest winter stretch, several top-flight sides will be without key players for league and cup fixtures.

Liverpool could lose talisman Mohamed Salah to Egypt’s campaign, potentially ruling him out of multiple games, among them high-profile clashes against Tottenham, Arsenal and Fulham. 

Other clubs likely to be affected include Manchester United, Fulham, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur, underscoring how squad depth will define this period.

Beyond headline names, a wide cast of Premier League players are expected to be called up by their national teams.

Expected AFCON Call-Ups