GEREMI'S AFCON PREDICTIONS: Salah, Mane, Mendy and Mahrez are important but AFCON is about more than individuals. Algeria and Senegal are among the favourites but watch out for my country Cameroon... I'll be in the stands and can't wait

In just a few short days, AFCON will be getting underway as some of world football's biggest names fight it out for the continent's top prize.

Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane lead a group of star-studded talent vying to win the African crown, with Riyad Mahrez's Algeria looking to defend their title.

Sportsmail has recruited Cameroon, Chelsea and Newcastle legend Geremi as our AFCON expert, and here he shares his pride in the tournament returning to his country, and why big names don't necessarily equal success...

The Africa Cup of Nations is returning to my country for the first time since 1972 and I could not be any happier.