Pride, patriotism win for African soccer fans and players in club vs. country debate

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) - For African soccer fans and players, there's no doubt which takes priority in the club vs. country debate.

There's little to no sympathy for European clubs missing star players in the middle of the season because of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Victor Osimhen cannot play for Napoli when he's trying to steer Nigeria to its first title since 2013; Moha