International tournaments can be a reputation-maker or breaker.
AFCON is no different. Herve Renard and Aliou Cisse have won great acclaim with their recent successes in the tournament and at the World Cup.
It's a stomping ground for grizzled veterans as well as up-and-coming bosses. Lead your team to glory and your fame in the homeland will last a lifetime.
From Chris Hughton to a former Arsenal flop taking his first babysteps in the dugout, this year's edition has it all.
Mail Sport looks at the names you might recognise - as well as one requiring rather niche Premier League knowledge.