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The Africa Cup of Nations could be missing a number of big name stars due to the tournament's new dates.

This will put AFCON in direct conflict with FIFA rules which state clubs only have to release their players for one "A" representative team final competition per year, with the World Cup also scheduled to be held in the summer of 2026.MORE ON PREMIER LEAGUECAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe stated planning the dates has been 'complex', but believed the chosen schedule was in the best interests of Africa's stars.

"CAF is committed to protecting and advancing the interests of African players, playing in football clubs in Europe and worldwide. "I am confident that Morocco 2025 will be extremely successful and will be the best AFCON in the history of this competition."

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