Cameroon began the month in crisis, but suddenly they look like a real team, full of hunger.

Our writers break down the action from an enthralling AFCON group F encounter

We've profiled 34 players to keep an eye on in Morocco over the next few weeks

The continental championship has been seen as an annoyance in the past but that view is misguided and foolish. It is a brilliant spectacle

A look at some of the key teams, players and potential plot lines from the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations which begins on Sunday

From Ligue 1 to the Premier League and now AFCON, the Brighton & Hove midfielder has enjoyed a turbo-charged two years

Goalkeeper Andre Onana, who is on loan at Trabzonspor from Manchester United, has been left out of Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad.On the same day that the squad was named, the country’s federation announced that manager Marc Brys had been sacked. The tournament begins on December 21 in Morocco.Onana joined Trabzonspor in the summer transfer window after falling down the pecking order at Old Trafford following a prolonged period of indifferent form and several high-profile mistakes. He is among a number of surprise Cameroon omissions. United forward Bryan Mbeumo has...

The play-offs will be held in March in North America, though exact dates and venues have yet to be confirmed.

Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Mali and Egypt will join 12 other teams in the expanded tournament between March and April next year.

The Athletic watches a Manchester United game with Mbeumo's family and speaks to friends and former team-mates

The 6ft 5in forward says he had two left feet as a footballer — unlike his uncle and cousin — so took up rugby league. He's not looked back

The 29-year-old has made 102 appearances for United and is under contract until 2028.

The Cameroon goalkeeper is leaving before the Manchester derby and is likely to face Ederson in Istanbul instead

Trabzonspor will cover the goalkeeper's Manchester United salary in full, with Onana set to earn extra due to bonuses

The Belgium-born Cameroon international has signed a five-year deal at Molineux with a club option for a sixth season.

Should the midfielder maintain his development this season then Brighton will hope other elite suitors emerge for their prized asset

Baleba is emerging as one of the most highly-rated players in his position and Brighton do not intend to sanction a sale this summer.

Why Manchester United agreed to pay a premium for Mbeumo, how the negotiations played out and how they hope he will prove money well spent

The deal comprises an initial £65m fee, to be paid in four instalments, plus a maximum of £6m in potential bonuses.

The latest proposal is awaiting a response from the London club.