Champions League 2026-2027: Moroccans, Senegalese, Algerians... Who are the 79 African players involved?

Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Morocco

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Champions League 2026-2027: Moroccans, Senegalese, Algerians... Who are the 79 African players involved?

79 African players will participate in the 2026-2027 Champions League, with Morocco leading with 13 representatives, including Achraf Hakimi. Senegal follows with 10 players, including Nicolas Jackson and Iliman Ndiaye. Nigeria has 9 players, while Ivory Coast has 8, featuring players in prestigious European clubs.

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