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Africa Cup of Nations Q&A: Is it definitely going ahead? What is the tournament format? How long will Premier League players be away for? And where are the matches being played?

The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations is now quickly approaching, with a number of high-profile players - from the Premier League and across the globe - getting set for an enticing tournament in Cameroon.

The traditionally biennial competition last took place in the summer of 2019, where Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez captained his Algeria side to an historic victory.

Disruptions have forced the tournament to be pushed back twice, first to avoid the scorching summer conditions in Cameroon, and second due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

Now taking place across January and February 2022, AFCON will be played in the same calendar year as the World Cup for the first time since 2010, having been moved to odd-numbered years in 2013 to avoid such clashes.