Crystal Palace midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate and Everton’s Idrissa Gueye have embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Following the end of the Premier League season a fortnight ago, the midfielders travelled to Islam's holiest land to perform Umrah – a religious duty which can be performed at any time of the year.
Although Senegal coach Aliou Cisse is yet to announce his squad for the continental, the duo are expected to play a part in the country's campaign at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations - which will start on June 21 - owing to their performances for the clubs.