Which Premier League players were left out of AFCON 2025?

Several Premier League players, including Adingra, Guessand, and Arokodare, were surprisingly excluded from their national AFCON 2025 squads.

Why was Aboubakar excluded from Cameroon's AFCON squad?

Unverified reports suggest Aboubakar's AFCON 2025 omission may be linked to protecting Samuel Eto'o's goal record.

What are the main reasons for AFCON player exclusions?

Exclusions are due to factors like injuries, lack of club gametime, form, and in some cases, unexplained team decisions.

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AFCON 2025: Surprise Exclusions Rock Squad Selections

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Summary

Several Premier League stars were surprisingly left out of AFCON squads.
Player form, injuries, and unexplained reasons led to notable omissions.
Controversial decisions affected key players for Ivory Coast and Cameroon.

AFCON 2025: Surprise Exclusions Rock Squad Selections

The AFCON 2025 squads have been finalized, revealing a series of surprising and controversial player omissions that have left fans and pundits questioning the selection processes. Several prominent players, including those from the Premier League, find themselves left out despite previous key contributions or strong club form.

Reasons cited for these exclusions range from lingering injuries, such as Aina and Awoniyi for Nigeria, to a lack of consistent gametime at their clubs, affecting players like Adingra for Ivory Coast. In some cases, like with Pépé and Onana, the justifications remain vague or are reportedly tied to off-field issues, adding to the intrigue surrounding squad announcements.

Cameroon's selections have been particularly contentious, with unverified reports suggesting internal politics may have influenced decisions regarding players like Aboubakar. The AFCON 2025 tournament promises to be one where the absence of certain stars will be as notable as the presence of others.