This archive report was first published on 3 July 2019.
On July 3, 2019, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced its selection of the best players in the first round of the AFCON 2019 tournament in Egypt.
Among the 18 selected players were Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, who have been impressive in the competition.
Salah and Mane have replicated their form at AFCON during the round-robin stage, scoring a brace in their respective groups.
Other notable players on the list include Algeria's Riyad Mahrez and Ismail Bennacer, Madagascar's Carolus Andriamahitsinoro, and Ghana's Andre Ayew.
No Nigerian player made the list despite the Super Eagles' impressive performance in the tournament, winning their first two group matches against Burundi and Guinea.
CAF's selection of the best players in the first round of AFCON 2019 has sparked interest among football fans, with many praising the skills of the selected players.
As the tournament continues, fans are eagerly awaiting the next round of matches to see which players will make it to the final.
