Former Liverpool star Daniel Sturridge has disclosed that the Africa Cup of Nations is on the same level with Euro and Copa America.

He made this know amid Carragher’s comments that the AFCON is not a major tournament, while discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or this year.

Speaking on Sky Sports after Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday, Carragher suggested that Salah’s nationality and Egypt’s international record could hinder his chances of claiming football’s top individual award.

However, Sturridge in his opinion stated that the AFCON remains a major tournament like every other competitions.

“If you win the Euros or Copa America, it’s deemed to be big, so the AFCON is on the same level.”