Aston Villa are set to sign Lille midfielder Idrissa Gueye.
The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) has named a five-man shortlist.
The 21-year-old signed a three-year contract with Rio Ave.
Three-time Champions League winner Samuel Eto'o has joined promoted Turkish top-flight side Antalyaspor.
Benoit Assou-Ekotto has signed a one-year deal with St Etienne.
Title-holders Entente Setif suffered a 2:1 home defeat against fellow Algerians USM Alger.
Senegal international striker Demba Ba is on the verge of joining Shanghai Shenhua
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Tunisia and Belgian coach George Leekens have parted ways.
Sudanese side Al Merreikh began the group phase with a 2:0 victory.
DAY 19
Match 52
Senegal vs Morocco 1:0
Senegal is the Africa Cup winner 2025, after beating Morocco in extra time.
Goal Senegal
P. Gueye (94' ET)
Assist Senegal
I. Gueye (94' ET)
Morocco
Senegal