Many football experts have been saying the fate of the Africa Cup of Nations lies in the hands of the continent's European-based players.
But apart from the established stars such as Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba and Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o - who are the other players likely to shine?
Here BBC Sport gives you the lowdown on the players under the radar who could yet make a name for themselves at the tournament and present themselves with a chance of playing on an even bigger stage.
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