Significant representation for the continent whose numbers have been bolstered by several high profile signings.
Senegal have already qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Kolo Toure forms part of Brendan Rodger's new backroom team at Leicester City.
Raja Casablanca have named Patrice Carteron as their new coach.
CAF President Ahmad met the President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, on Tuesday
Striker Wilfried Bony has scored 38 goals for Swansea in his two spells.
Timothy Weah has been capped eight times by the USA.
Egypt will host this year's Africa Cup of Nations
afrofootball key dates 2019
Group B
Match 52
Day 14
Bosnia vs Qatar 3:1
Goals Bosnia-Herzegovina
K. Alajbegović (29')
Mahmud Abunada (34' og)
E. Mahmić (80')
Assists Bosnia-Herzegovina
I. Bašić (29')
D. Hadžikadunić (80')
Goal Qatar
Hassan Al Haydos (42')G
Assist Qatar
Edmílson Junior (42')
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Qatar