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.
AFRICA CUP 2019
Quarter-Finals
Day 17
46th match
Nigeria vs South Africa 2:1
Goals Nigeria
Samuel Chukwueze 27', William Troost-Ekong 89'
Goal. South Africa
Bongani Zungu 71'
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Nigeria
South Africa