The African Cup of Nations gets underway in Morocco this month - meaning several Scottish Premiership teams will see their squads depleted during a tough Christmas schedule.
Set to begin on Sunday, 21 December 2025 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, tournament hosts Morocco will face off against Comoros in the opening match. The competition will run for almost exactly a month, with the final set to be held at the same stadium on Sunday, 18 January 2026.
But which current - and former - Scottish Premiership players will be taking part in the tournament?
9. Pierre Landry Kabore - Burkina Faso
One of many Hearts summer signings, the forward will head to AFCON as part of the Burkina Faso squad for the competition. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. Fashion Sakala - Zambia
The former Rangers striker is currently playing in the Saudi Pro League for Al-Fayha, where he has continued his goal-scoring exploits. After contributing four goals in nine games this season, the 28-year-old has been called up to his country's AFCON squad. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. Miguel Chaiwa - Zambia
Alongside former Rangers man Sakala, the Hibs midfielder is included in the Zambian squad for the tournament, and could miss Hibs' next month of fixtures. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
12. Tawanda Maswanhise - Zimbabwe
In a big blow for Motherwell, their eight-goal striker has jetted off to AFCON, where he will feature for Zimbabwe in the tournament. The Harare-born frontman has 14 international caps for his country. | (Photo: Rob Casey/SNS Group) Photo: SNS Group