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- Sunderland will retain seven players for December 14, 2025 Wear-Tyne derby after FIFA allowed AFCON-bound players to stay through December 15, 2025.
- The players include Noah Sadiki (Sunderland), Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland), and Bertrand Traore (Sunderland).
- There is confusion over the official release date for AFCON-bound players.
- FIFA says December 8, 2025 is the deadline despite reports suggesting a later date.
- The situation could affect multiple Premier League teams during December.
