Atsu is one of several high-profile players omitted by Kwesi Appiah.
Traore joined Monchengladbach in 2014.
Gabon's Aubameyang ends Bundesliga season as top scorer
New Bafana coach Baxter signs five-year deal.
Ivory Coast face the Netherlands in a friendly on 4th June.
Onana was one of seven players to snub this year's Africa Cup.
Holders TP Mazembe begin group phase with a win.
Strong start for Etoile
Zambia's Zesco United target Confederation Cup success.
Several Africans have been voted onto various Fifa committees.
GROUP A
• 16.05.14: Al Hillal (Sudan) vs TP Mazembe (DR Congo) -:-
• 18.05.14: AS Vita Club (DR Congo) vs Zamalek (Egypt) -:-
GROUP B
• 18.05.14: Esperance (Tunisia) vs Entente Setif (Algeria) -:-
• 18.05.14: CS Sfaxien (Tunisia ) vs Al Ahli Benghazi (Libya) -:-