The 26th Africa Cup of Nations Starts Despite Missing Top Players
January 19, 2008 by Jyle Dupuis
Filed under African Cup of Nations
The 26th Africa Cup of Nations began today, January 20, 2008. Many key players from around the world showed up to support their home countries to prove that their hearts were still in Africa. Though despite the attendance many important players are missing from the rosters.
France’s Patrick Vieira grew up in Senegal; Makelele who also lives in France was born in Kinshasa DR Congo; Gerald Asamoah lives in Germany but is originally from Ghana.
Source: Africa.com
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