In other news, Morocco is set to face Tanzania in their round of 16 match. Should both the Atlas Lions and Cameroon emerge victorious, they will clash in the quarter-finals, resulting in only one of either Mbeumo or Mazraoui progressing to the semi-finals.
This scenario means that one of them could return to United just days before our FA Cup match against Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford. While this may be a tight turnaround for play, it would ensure the returning player is available for the Manchester derby on Saturday, January 17.
AFCON ROUND OF 16 FIXTURES
Saturday, January 3
Senegal vs. Sudan (16:00 GMT)
Mali vs. Tunisia
Sunday, January 4
Morocco vs. Tanzania (16:00 GMT)
South Africa vs. Cameroon
Monday, January 5
Egypt vs. Benin (16:00 GMT)
Nigeria vs. Mozambique
Tuesday, January 6
Algeria vs. DR Congo (16:00 GMT)
Ivory Coast vs. Burkina Faso
All matches kick off at 19:00 GMT unless stated otherwise.
