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.
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
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Round of 32
Match 84
Day 22
Spain vs Austria 3:0
Goals Spain
Mikel Oyarzabal (36', 89')
Pedro Porro (66')
Assists Spain
Marc Cucurella (36', 89')
Álex Baena (66')
Austria
Spain