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A Premier League star remains in the dark about whether or not he will be released by his club to compete at the Africa Cup of Nations after comments made by his manager. 

The striker, who has been cast aside by Mikel Arteta, has already reported for international duty, meaning he is unavailable for the New Years Day clash against Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium.

Guineas best ever finish at a Africa Cup of Nations came in 1976, when they finished runners-up to Morocco in the last edition of the tournament to feature a final group stage.

An FC Barcelona starlet is reportedly refusing to honour a national team call-up despite being named in his country's Africa Cup of Nations squad. 

An FC Barcelona starlet is reportedly refusing to honour a national team call-up despite being named in his country's Africa Cup of Nations squad. 

An FC Barcelona starlet is reportedly refusing to honour a national team call-up despite being named in his country's Africa Cup of Nations squad. 

An FC Barcelona starlet is reportedly refusing to honour a national team call-up despite being named in his country's Africa Cup of Nations squad. 

Africa Cup of Nations includes 24 teams and opens on January 9, but there are calls for it to be postponed because conflict may threaten the safety of players, staff and fans.

With the Africa Cup of Nations set to kick off next month, a warning has been issued about the safety of players amid political unrest in some parts of Cameroon. 

Osimhens return would be a huge boost for Nigeria as the young striker has been a revelation in Serie A this season prior to his injury setback. He has scored nine goals in 14 appearances for Napoli.