The 2021 African Cup of Nations kicks off on January 9th and the respective squads for all African countries must be finalised before December 20th. Here’s a list of Italian players of African descent for Afcon 2021:
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Italian players African descent Afcon 2021: the list will feature different Africans and those of African descent that made the squads and where they are from in Italy.
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (Napoli, Italy)
![Fulham star Anguissa attracting interest from Arsenal, Lazio](https://d2x51gyc4ptf2q.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/2021/06/07224427/Anguissa-Arsenal.jpg)
Martin Hongla (Hellas Verona, Italy)
![Martin Hongla stats | FC Barcelona Players](https://fcb-abj-pre.s3.amazonaws.com/img/jugadors/2764/HONGLA%20-%20JUGADA.jpg)
Felix Afena Gyan (AS Roma, Italy)
![Sassuolo targets Felix Afena-Gyan as Jeremie Boga's replacement in the winter transfer window](https://cdn.ghanaweb.com/imagelib/src/Felix-Afena-Gyan-AS-Roma-636x424-1.jpeg)
Victor Osimhen (Napoli FC, Italy)
Update: Osimhen will not be participating due to the player contracting covid-19. More details here: Footballer Victor Osimhen pulls out of Afcon 2021, contracts Covid-19
We have other news on this Nigerian star who plays for Italy here: Victor Osimhen gets face bashed in during match causing severe facial injury
![Victor Osimhen](https://afronews.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/napoli-stricker.jpg)
Olaoluwa Aina (Torino FC, Italy)
![Nigerian youngster Ola Aina signs four year contract at Chelsea - Nigeriasoccernet News](http://nigeriasoccernet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Ola-Aina-633637.jpg)
Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli, Italy)
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![Liverpool target Kalidou Koulibaly names the three teams he would consider joining | Football | Sport | Express.co.uk](https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/67/750x445/1513400.jpg)
Ibrahima Mbaye (Bologna, Italy)
![Inter's Curva Nord Abuse Bologna's Mbaye](https://sempreinter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/mbaye-e1549276425624.jpg)
Fode Ballo-Toure (AC Milan, Italy)
![Ballo-Touré's Milan medicals cancelled - Football Italia](https://football-italia.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Fode-Ballo-Toure.jpg)
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Keita Balde (Cagliari, Italy)
![Inter Linked Keita Balde To Join Cagliari, Italian Broadcaster Reports](https://sempreinter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Keita-Balde-04-e1535828537888.jpg)
Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro (Lazio, Italy)
![Lazio Midfielder Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro Called up by Ivory Coast | The Laziali](https://icdn.thelaziali.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jean-Daniel-Akpa-Akpro-S.S.-Lazio-1024x688.png)
Franck Kessie (AC Milan, Italy)
![Franck Kessié to Leave Milan for Liverpool? - AC Milan News](https://www.acmilaninfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/franck-kessie.jpg)
Hamed Traore and Jeremie Boga (both Sassuolo, Italy)
![Here's how Hamed Junior Traorè fits into the Fiorentina midfield - Viola Nation](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/7G1bmbuLUrj1kxWau0pTQp0iD_4=/0x0:3000x1997/1200x800/filters:focal(1067x233:1547x713)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/63003659/1092842124.jpg.0.jpg)
![Jeremie Boga Has No Chelsea Regrets, Opens Door to Blues Return | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights](https://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/003/840/861/hi-res-4f45428cc6b2ecf7671ac54b65fa8504_crop_north.jpg?1575387638&w=3072&h=2048)
Ismael Bennacer (AC Milan, Italy)
![Ismael Bennacer: AC Milan sets price for Algerian midfielder | KICK442](https://www.kick442.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG-20200503-WA0055.jpg)
Adam Ounas (Napoli, Italy)
![Adam Ounas: Nice sign Algeria winger on loan from Napoli | Goal.com](https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/bltda483dc98fd0686f/60dae360bcc58b0f8f85efce/5f1adbdae96c259a940c913d6dd546831af41ae5.jpg?auto=webp&fit=crop&format=jpg&quality=100)
Amadou Diawara (Roma, Italy)
![Arsenal to Turn to Roma's Amadou Diawara as Thomas Partey Talks Stall](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/AS-Roma-v-FC-Internazionale---Serie-A-059972bfb5a0e06796df38be9669844d.jpg)
Jose Machin (Monza, Italy)
![Calciomercato Parma, acquistato Machin dal Pescara | Sky Sport](https://static.sky.it/images_static/sport/calciomercato/2019/01/31/Jose_Machin_calciomercato_Parma_Lapresse.jpg)
Sofyan Amrabat (Fiorentina, Italy)
![OFFICIAL: Amrabat signs on for the summer - Viola Nation](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/d8g_Vb1VE2Dq9_jGJqZ23mRplKo=/0x0:3720x2480/1200x800/filters:focal(2506x108:3100x702)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66227586/1181294568.jpg.0.jpg)
Ebrima Darboe (AS Roma, Italy)
![Ebrima Darboe](https://afronews.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Ebrima-Darboe-option-2.jpg)
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Musa Barrow (Bologna, Gambian)
![Musa Barrow](https://afronews.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/MUSA-BARROW-1024x576.jpg)
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Omar Colley (Gambian, Sampdoria)
![Liverpool could sign Sampdoria defender in January - EPL Scouts](https://eplscouts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Omar-Colley.jpg)