Atlético Madrid youngster Thomas Partey among 16 La Liga stars heading to Gabon for AFCON

Atltico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey is among 16 La Liga stars heading to Gabon for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. The 23-year-old is expected to be key for coach Avram Grant ahead of the start of the tournament on Saturday. The Ghana international has impressed at the Spanish outfit but will miss the La Liga next three weeks to the continental showpiece. Joining the Spain-based players traveling to Gabon for the tournament are Cdric Bakambu (DRC and Villarreal) and Pape Diop (Senegal and Espanyol). Mlaga and Granada having two players each competing in Gabon: Victorien Angban (Ivory Coast)... Read Full Story