Some of the world biggest stars, and hidden gems.
AFCON is almost here, and the biggest tournament in Africa is set to grace the footballing world once more!
Every four years AFCON rolls around, and some of the world’s biggest stars take centre stage representing their country in Africa’s most prestigious competition.
For Career Mode fans it’s the chance to take a look at some hidden gems who could become world stars, with the likes of Pape Sarr and Mohammed Kudus, plus many more, all making a name for themselves in the tournament.
FC 24 AFCON
AFCON begins on 13 January 2024, with reigning champions Senegal ready to defend their crown as the best team in Africa.
24 countries will battle it out in some box-office matches in the Ivory Coast in pursuit of the AFCON trophy, and although FC 24 does not have AFCON in the game, we have picked the highest potential player from each country, who you could sign in FC 24 Career Mode.
These players could have a breakout tournament, and soon be regarded as one of the best players in the world, with many stars making a name for themselves whilst playing for their country in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Highest potential player from every AFCON country in FC 24
We will go through all 24 countries competing in the Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting the highest potential player from representing each team.
This will give you an indication of the best African talents, who you could sign in your next Career Mode save.
We will go through each group in the tournament, highlighting the four highest potential players from each country, with some young stars and world-class talents involved!
Group A
Name
Country
Club
Position
OVR/POT
Ousmane Diomande
Ivory Coast
Sporting CP
CB
76 / 85
Saul Coco
Equatorial Guinea
Las Palmas
CB
75 / 83
Marciano
Guinea Bissau
Almeria
ST
62 / 79
Victor Osimhen
Nigeria
Napoli
ST
88 / 91
Group B
Name
Country
Club
Position
OVR/POT
Logan Costa
Cape Verde
Toulouse
CB
71 / 83
Mohamed Salah
Egypt
Liverpool
RW
89 / 89
Abdul Fattawu Issahaku
Ghana
Leicester City
RW
71 / 86
Geny Catamo
Mozambique
Sporting CP
RW
71 / 82
Group C
Name
Country
Club
Position
OVR/POT
Andre Onana
Cameroon
Manchester United
GK
83 / 84
Yankuba Minteh
Gambia
Feyenoord
RW
69 / 85
Serhou Guirassy
Guinea
Stuttgart
ST
80 / 80
Sadio Mane
Senegal
Al Nassr
LM
86 / 86