In most top footballing countries around the world, each week the authoritative soccer publication of that country selects that country's 'Team of the Week'. This week's starting XI is a selection of top performers from the AFCON so far.

 

This week's starting XI:

 

Rais M'bohi - Algeria - Goalkeeper

 

Aissa Mandi - Algeria - Right back

 

Fernando Verela - Cape Verde - Central defender

 

Marvin Baudry - Congo Brazzaville - Central defender

 

Faouzi Ghoulam - Algeria - Left back

 

Yanick Bolasie - DR Congo - Right winger

 

Yacine Brahimi - Algeria - Central midfielder

 

Andile Jali - South Africa - Central midfielder

 

Islam Slimani - Algeria - Left winger

 

Mame Biram Diouf - Senegal - Striker

 

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Striker

 

Player of the Week: Mame Biram Diouf (Senegal)

 

Coach of the Week: Christain Gourcuff (Algeria)