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The three African gems to watch in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025

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Qatar will host the 11th edition of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 from December 1 to 18.

Six African nations will take part in the tournament: Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Sudan and Comoros.

Here are three African talents to keep an eye on in this flagship Arab national teams competition.

Adel Boulbina

The Algerian winger has shone this season with his Qatari club Al-Duhail SC.

In 17 matches across all competitions, he has scored 8 goals and provided 5 assists.

At just 22, Adel Boulbina is already knocking on the door of the "Fennecs" and could make the list of 28 players selected by coach Vladimir Petkovic for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025).

Ismaël Gharbi

Short on playing time with his German club Augsburg, the Tunisian playmaker will be the number one attacking weapon for the Carthage Eagles at the FIFA Arab Cup 2025.

A former youth international for both France and Spain, Ismaël Gharbi recently switched his sporting nationality and has already played in six matches for Tunisia, scoring once.

Youssef Mehri

The Renaissance de Berkane winger will be looking to make his mark at this FIFA Arab Cup 2025.

The Marrakech native made a name for himself at the last African Nations Championship (CHAN), netting a goal and delivering three assists.