AFCON semi-finals are set to air live on Sky Sports this Wednesday, showcasing an array of talent. A question that arises, however, is which players could capture the attention of Premier League clubs?
Nigeria will face South Africa in the 5 pm match, with Ivory Coast taking on the DR Congo in the 8 pm game. Sky Sports has collaborated with sports intelligence agency Twenty First Group to pair top prospects at the tournament with Premier League clubs based on playing style and profiles.
DR Congo left-back Arthur Masuaku leads the TFG rankings, followed by Angola winger Gelson Dala. Other standout players include Ademola Lookman, Teboho Mokoena, Calvin Bassey, Aubrey Modiba, Yoane Wissa, and Frank Onyeka.
Morocco and Genk teenage winger Bilal El Khannouss has been matched with Manchester City, with an estimated value of £22.1m. Ivory Coast stopper Yahia Fofana is paired with Crystal Palace, with a transfer fee of only £2.6m.
Semi-finalist players, Teremas Moffi and Samuel Chukwueze, are matched with Wolves and Aston Villa, respectively. The scatter chart shows Ivory Coast star Ousmane Diomande to be the bargain buy, estimated to cost just £1.7m in annual wages, with an estimated transfer fee of £30.5m.
The interactive table and scatter chart provide further insights into the value and potential of U24 players in the tournament. Fans can tune in to the AFCON semi-finals live on Sky Sports Premier League from 4.45pm on Wednesday.
