By AFPMore by this AuthorJOHANNESBURGEnglish Premier League sharpshooters Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah flew to Africa this week, seeking goals as 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying kicks off. AdvertisementFortunately for 2019 Cup of Nations silver medallists Senegal, whose defence is marshalled by Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, Congo have not impressed recently. Another Premier League star available to the new coach is Mahmoud 'Trezeguet' Hassan, who scored for Aston Villa in a weekend defeat at Wolves. Aubameyang, the son of a former international, and Gabon have unhappy memories of recent Cup of Nations. Algeria star Riyad Mahrez has managed only two Premier League goals for Manchester City this season and was an unused substitute at Liverpool.

Source: Daily Nation November 12, 2019 08:41 UTC