Angola go into their Group Three qualifier against Uganda with concerns over the fitness of striker Flavio and winger Gilberto, while Mali meet Sudan without injured Juventus midfielder Momo Sissoko and defender Souleymane Diamoutene.

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His suspension leaves Juventus without a coach for the start of their title defense against Parma in Turin Saturday although Conte is allowed to participate on the training ground.

CNN: Juventus coach Conte loses appeal against 10-month ban

Bigger Italian clubs like Milan, Inter and Juventus are trying to redress the balance though, without European success, it may prove difficult.

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