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·10 décembre 2025
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·10 décembre 2025
Shock in Abidjan. On Tuesday, Ivorian coach Emerse Faé decided to leave out Nicolas Pépé for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Villarreal winger, who was named La Liga Player of the Month last August, is one of the most surprising omissions as the tournament approaches.
As the squad lists for AFCON continue to be released bit by bit, we have put together an initial starting eleven of the most notable absentees, for various reasons (non-qualification, technical choices, or injuries).
It is clear that this dream team of absentees has the stature of an African champion.


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📸 CHARLY TRIBALLEAU
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