SENEGAL will fancy their chances of success with the likes of Sadio Mane, Cheikhou Kouyate, Diafra Sakho and Papa Souare in their ranks.
They will contest group B with Algeria, Zimbabwe and Tunisia, but will be confident of a safe passage.
Senegal know all about producing magic results: remember how in 2002 they beat holders France in their opening World Cup match.
Who are Senegal’s best players?
Henri Saivet, Striker, St Etienne (on loan from Newcastle)
He may well be remembered by English football fans as a flop at Newcastle, but Saivet is back to rediscovering his best form.
The Senegal striker was signed by Steve McClaren in the season they ended up being relegated – and was just one of a bunch of players who really failed to settle on Tyneside.
Back in France with St Etienne, he has helped his team through to the group stages in the Europa League.
A player with a point to prove can always be a useful weapon to have.
Sadio Mane, winger/striker, Liverpool
Mane is really coming into his own at Anfield following a summer move from Southampton and will undoubtedly be one of the stars of the tournament.
Liverpool may have lost at Bournemouth recently, but Mane’s goal in the 4-3 defeat was terrific.
He controlled Emre Can’s ball over the top, held off Nathan Ake and poked home.
Cheikhou Kouyate, centre-midfielder, West Ham
Kouyate made a name for himself by scoring West Ham’s first goal at the re-vamped London Stadium that is the club’s new home.
While the Hammers have struggled at their new home, Kouyate has remained a combative and dominant force in midfield.
His energy often sees him pop up with a goal or two, too.
Who are Senegal's Premier League players?
Mame Biram Diouf, striker, Stoke City
Papy Djilobodji, defender, Sunderland
Idrissa Gueye, midfielder, Everton
Cheikhou Kouyate, midfielder, West Ham
Sadio Mane – Liverpool
Diafra Sakho – West Ham
Pape Souare – Crystal Palace
How did Senegal qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations?
Senegal sealed their place at Gabon 2017 thanks to goals from their Premier League players Sadio Mane and Mame Biram Diouf, who both scored in a 2-0 win away to Burundi.
They actually won all six qualifying games to finish top of the group on 18 points, 12 more than Burundi, Namibia and Niger.
What is Senegal's history in the ACN?
Senegal's first appearance was in 1965 they finished fourth.
They were fourth again as hosts in 1990 and two years later lost in the quarter-finals.
Senegal's best finish in the tournament came in 2002, when they lost the final on a penalty shootout after drawing 0–0 with Cameroon.
Who is the Senegal manager?
Former midfielder and captain Aliou Cisse is head coach.
His signed a four-year contract in 2105 but his position will be re-evaluated following the Africa Cup of Nations.
What are Senegal's odds at the ACN?
Senegal are hot on the heels of Ivory Coast as the tournament's second favourites at 6-1, according to Sun Bets (get the latest).
They boast oodles of passion and experience and are obviously a strong tip to make the final, having qualified without dropping a point.
A lot will rely on how their Premier League stars perform.
Source: The Sun