LunagisthubFIFA Announces December 15 as Release Date for AFCON Players
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has confirmed that the release date for players heading to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be December 15. This decision comes as a relief to clubs across Europe, who had expressed concerns about losing key talents too early in the season
The new release date gives clubs an additional week with their African internationals before they report to their national teams for pre-tournament preparations. This adjusted release window is expected to benefit teams in major European leagues, where fixture congestion in December often plays a crucial role in title races and continental qualification battles
Clubs such as Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United will still lose influential African players to the tournament. However, the extra week will allow them to retain their star players for a longer period, enabling them to prepare better for the challenges ahead. Some of the notable players who will be available for club duties until December 15 include:
– Victor Osimhen
– Ademola Lookman
– Samuel Chukwueze
– Alex Iwobi
– Calvin Bassey
Tournament Details
The 2025 AFCON is scheduled to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The tournament will bring together the continent’s top national teams for one of football’s most anticipated events .
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