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Premier League clubs face mid-season headache as AFCON is moved back to start of year

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Getty Images | Thirty-four Premier League players were registered for last year's tournament, including Liverpool's Sadio Mane (left).

The host of the next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Cameroon, confirmed the tournament is set to be held between 9th January and 6th February 2021.

Thirty-four Premier League players were registered for last year's tournament.

17 January 2020 - 1:53 PM

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