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Former Cameroon and Chelsea star Geremi has picked out seven players to keep a close eye on at the Africa Cup of Nations with the tournament set to get underway later today.
Hosts Cameroon kick off the proceedings on Sunday with a clash against Burkino Faso.
Reigning champions Algeria are looking to defend their title, but will have to fend off a whole host of tricky opponents in order to do so.
Speaking to Metro.co.uk on behalf of Genting Casino, Geremi has named the players he expects to shine during the tournament.
Sebastian Haller (Ivory Coast)
Ivory Coast’s Sebastian Haller has taken his game to another level since joining Ajax from West Ham in January 2021.
The 27-year-old is currently the top scorer in this season’s Champions League, with 10 goals and two assists to his name in just six games.
Geremi thinks the striker is in with a good shout of winning the AFCON Golden Boot.
‘From the Ivory Coast, Sebastian Haller is one to watch,’ said Geremi.
‘He is scoring a lot of goals for Ajax this season and for me has a very good chance to win the Golden Boot at AFCON if he continues with his current form.’
Ismaila Sarr (Senegal)
If Ismaila Sarr is passed fit, the winger could wreak havoc on defences with his pace and skill.
But the Watford winger is going into the tournament as an injury doubt having been sidelined since November with knee ligament damage.
Senegal had accused Watford of refusing to release the player for the competition, but he has now linked up with the squad.
‘In the Senegal national team, you have to look at Ismaila Sarr, he’s going to do a lot of good things,’ Geremi added.
‘He has been very good for Watford in the past few years and he is an exciting young talent.
‘He is still young and…
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Source : metro
