Predominantly French-based squad for Dussuyer

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Head coach Michel Du suyer has picked a relatively strong squad for the competition, most of whom remain unknown outside Africa. Indeed, many of the players ply their trade in the lower French leagues, with only one inclusion from England. However, midfielder Jonathan Tinhan, who plays for French Ligue 1 side Grenoble, turned down a call up to the squad after being advised by his parents and club to do so, due to his lack of experience at senior level.Goalkeepers: Yoann Dijdonou Jacob Eason Jersey , Rachad Chitou, Valere Amou souDefenders: Khaled Adenon, Mouftaou Adou, Romouald Boco, Damien Chyrosostome, Emmanuel Imorou, Reda Johnson, Junior Salomon, Felicien SingboMidfielders: Gerard Adanhoume, Jocelyn Ahoueya, Dijman Koukou, Seidath Tchomogo, Pascal Angan, Mouritala Ogunbiyi, Arnaud Seka, Stephane Se segnonStrikers: Mohamed Aoudou, Nouhoum Kobena, Razak Omotoyo si, Mickael PoteStar PlayerRazak Omotoyo siDOB: 8th October 1984POB: Lagos, NigeriaCurrent Club: FC Metz (Ligue 1, France)Omotoyo si will be looking to impre s overseas viewers this tournamentNigerian-born Omotoyo si began to represent Benin after an incident during a Premier League game between his then club Sunshine Stars FC and Enyimba FC. He was adjudged to have a saulted a referee and banned for five  Steve Largent Jersey years. Although the ban was later lifted after video evidence showed he was not guilty of the offence, he had already left to play in Benin. Later that year (2004) he switched to Beninese citizenship, enabling him to represent them at international level.Omotoyo si has previously caught the eye of a range of English clubs, including Middlesbrough, Portsmouth and Sheffield United. His six goals helped former club Helsingborg into the last 32 of the 2007-08 UEFA Cup, and he became joint top scorer with Samuel Etoo during the 2008 African Nations Cup qualifiers.Omotoyo si will be heavily relied upon during the competition, but his previous good form for  Kyle Fuller Jersey his adopted country suggests that he will not let them down.One to WatchStephane Se segnonDOB: 1st June 1984POB: Allah, BeninCurrent Club: Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1, France) youtube:  Se segnon is probably the countrys most well known player. Versatile and skilful, he put himself on the map during two impre sive seasons with Le Mans between 2006 and 2008. Arsenal and Newcastle United showed interest, but he opted for a move to PSG, where he gained experience in the UEFA Cup, and was nominated for the Player of the  Drew Lock Jersey Year award.During the summer of 2009, Se segnon publicly requested a pay rise from the club, claiming he was one of the best performers at the club. This came after various clubs enquired as to his availability, including Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Everton and Manchester City. But two weeks later, he was given a contract extension and his desired pay rise, meaning he remained at PSG.Se segnon has often been criticised for apparently showing a lack of dedication to his national side, but he is such an important player on his day that leaving him out of the squad is out of the question.For British ViewersRda JohnsonDOB: 21st March 1988POB: Marseille, FranceCurrent Club: (Plymouth Argyle, England)Argyle fans will be following Johnsons progre s with interestJohnson had a choice of who to represent at international Lofa Tatupu Jersey  level, as he is legible for America, Algeria, France and Benin, but has now picked up three caps for the latter.After making a handful of appearances for Amiens over two years, he had a trial at Aberdeen before moving to Plymouth in July last year.Johnson has already shown good promise for the English side, and the experience gained from this years African Nations will be invaluable to the player. Certainly one for the future.