Manchester United duo Hannibal Mejbri and Amad could still represent their countries at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) because of a loophole in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regulations.
The tournament, which is being staged in the Ivory Coast, kicks off on January 13, with the host nation taking on Guinea-Bissau in the opening game.
A whole host of Premier League clubs, as a result of the tournament, will be deprived of key players over the coming weeks, including United.
Andre Onana has been named in Cameroon's 27-man squad for the tournament, though it remains unclear when he will officially leave United to link-up with his international colleagues.
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