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Your guide to the Africa Cup of Nations

In total, 24 countries will compete in 52 matches across 29 days for the right to be crowned African champions - a title currently held by Senegal, following their penalty-shootout victory over Egypt two years ago.

Two Manchester United players, in Sofyan Amrabat and Andre Onana, have been selected by their respective countries, Morocco and Cameroon, and both will have a realistic hope of lifting the trophy in Abidjan on Sunday 11 February.

Here's a quick guide to the groups and fixtures ahead of the big kick-off, as well as knockout-round dates and a list of the other Premier League players involved.