AFCON 2025-26: Serie A Stars Likely for Call-Up
As the 2025-26 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) approaches, the spotlight is on Serie A players who might represent their countries. The tournament is set to kick off on December 21, 2025, in Morocco, concluding on January 18, 2026.
Potential Serie A Stars for AFCON 2025-26
A total of 49 Serie A players have been included in preliminary squad lists for the upcoming event. However, one player, André-Frank Zambo Anguissa of Napoli, has been ruled out due to injury. The final squad selections must be submitted by December 11, with clubs required to release players by December 15.
Key Player Call-Ups
Among the notable Serie A stars likely for call-up are:
- Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) – Atalanta
- Evan Ndicka (Ivory Coast) – Roma
- Assane Diao (Senegal) – Como
Other potential call-ups include:
- Odilon Kossounou (Ivory Coast) – Atalanta
- Honest Ahanor (Nigeria) – Atalanta
- Reda Belahyane (Morocco) – Lazio
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria) – Lazio
- Kialonda Gaspar (Angola) – Lecce
Impact on Serie A Teams
The AFCON could significantly affect several Serie A teams:
- Lecce and Hellas Verona may each lose up to seven players.
- Udinese is likely to miss six first-team players.
- Roma might be particularly impacted, potentially losing players like Ndicka and Neil El Aynaoui.
- Atalanta faces the loss of Lookman, Kossounou, and Ahanor.
- Teams like Milan, Inter, Juventus, and Bologna are expected to remain unaffected.
As the tournament date approaches, Serie A clubs and fans eagerly await the announcement of final squad lists. The participation of these talented players can significantly influence their nations’ chances in the competition.
