Competitors: Full Senegal Schedule:
The Blues midfielder is expected to play some part in his side's game against Burkina Faso in their opening group B match at the Stade El Menzah. 
Also included in the Senegal squad is former Blues loanee Ferdinand Coly.
Group A: Tunisia, DR Congo, Guinea, Rwanda
Group B: Senegal, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Mali
Group C: Cameroon, Algeria, Egypt, Zimbabwe
Group D: Nigeria, Benin, Morocco, South Africa
Senegal's first game of the finals,, along with the other two Lions of Teranga games, can be seen on BBC Three at 7.15pm with the highlighs being shown on BBC Two at 11.20pm.
Monday, 26th January
Senegal vs Burkina Faso (El Menzah)
Friday, 30th January
Senegal vs Kenya (Bizerte)
Monday, 2nd February
Senegal vs Mali (El Menzah)