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.
DAY 15
Match 42
Morocco beat Malawi 2:1
Goals Morocco
En-Nesyri (45'+2minutes), Hakimi (70'minutes)
Goal Malawi
Mhango (7'minutes)
Malawi
Morocco