"A delayed deadline day for players to leave for the Africa Cup of Nations has implications for Celtic and Rangers, while Dundee United could lose a January transfer target to Olympiakos. A rule change by world governing body Fifa means Sebastian Tounekti of Tunisia, Michel-Ange Balikwisha from DR Congo and Kelechi Iheanacho from Nigeria will be available for Celtic's Premier Sports Cup final against St Mirren before being released to take part in the Africa Cup of Nations."
"It remains to be seen whether Rangers will have Mohamed Diomande and Nasser Djiga available for their Scottish Premiership game against Hibernian, which takes place on the new deadline day for releasing players taking part in the Africa Cup of Nations. (Daily Record), external Strasbourg striker and captain Emmanuel Emegha, who recently signed a pre-contract agreement to join Chelsea, has been disciplined and left out of their squad for their weekend game with Toulouse, but the 22-year-old is currently due to the available for their Conference League game against Aberdeen."
A FIFA rule change postpones the Africa Cup of Nations player release deadline, allowing several internationals to remain available for upcoming Scottish matches. Celtic can field Sebastian Tounekti, Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Kelechi Iheanacho in the Premier Sports Cup final before their AFCON release. Rangers face uncertainty over Mohamed Diomande and Nasser Djiga for a Premiership match scheduled on the new AFCON release day. Strasbourg captain Emmanuel Emegha has been disciplined and omitted from one squad but is due to be available for a European fixture. Transfer interest and potential January moves continue to affect Scottish clubs.
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