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Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by robosky02(m): 2:13pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
The Confederation of African Football have confirmed that the continental championship will increase by eight teams The Confederation of African Football have confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations will be expanded from 16 teams to 24 as of the 2019 edition. The expansion of the biennial tournament was one of the key issues discussed during the Caf Symposium in Morocco earlier this week, and a statement issued by the Confederation of African Football have confirmed the decisions taken by the working party. As well as the expansion—the first since 1996—the tournament will be shifted from January-February to June-July, a step which brings the competition further in line with the European football calendar. However, there are other proposals which have not been passed. The tournament will remain every two years, rather than switch to every four years, while the Caf statement confirmed that the competition would be played exclusively on African soil, with the possibility of allowing other continents to host the Afcon having been mooted. The decision is sure to go down well with European clubs and Europe-based players, who will now avoid the regular player vs. club wrangles that affect many of the continent’s overseas players during Afcon years. However, the decision also raises various unanswered questions. For example, moving the Nations Cup to June and July would appear to rule out a whole swathe of potential hosts for whom the summer months would be too hot for putting on the continental showpiece. The expansion also risks diluting the quality of the tournament. The symposium has also led to changes elsewhere in the continental game; inter-club competitions will shift to an August-May calendar – again a move which aligns the African game with the European calendar – having previously been played within a single calendar year. There will now be regional qualifiers for age-grade Nations Cups – a move which will doubtless affect West African hegemony of the tournament – while Caf have also vowed to improve international partnerships and strengthen relationships between the confederations, each national association, governments and the African Union. Finally, Caf have also promised to endorse “the principle of creating a framework for cooperation with legendary African footballers and their greater involvement in CAF activities.” cc: lalasticlala, mynd44 http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4065/africa/2017/07/20/37211172/caf-confirm-expansion-to-24-team-africa-cup-of-nations 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by jayjayjay: 2:25pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
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Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by veekid(m): 2:25pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
So Buhari will now come baq? 1 Like |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by Chiefpriest1(m): 2:25pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
Nice. But let them remove that nonsense clause of planning to host it outside Africa. 16 Likes |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by Raymondreigns(m): 2:25pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
hahahaha....dese guys on top me first me type rubbish.kudos!! |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by Leonbonapart(m): 2:26pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
To me that development is good for now but the date should remain Qualification is sure for eagles then ![]() |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by richidinho(m): 2:26pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
nice one |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by Phonefanatic: 2:27pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
Nonsense!! Shifting the timing is absolutely nonsense. White assss worshipers 10 Likes |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by JoNach: 2:27pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
So if south Africa beat us again for the 2nd leg in their home which is certain, hope still dey ?? ![]() 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by seunlayi(m): 2:27pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
this is long overdue and when are they going to remove that Cameroonian chairman edited: Thanks to those that quoted me telling me that the man has already bn removed. I ve bn boycotting all sport news since last year just i got attracted to this news 2 Likes |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by ELKHALIFAISIS(m): 2:28pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
where is dullard buhari ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by falconey(m): 2:28pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
Hope it won't affect its traditional duration of one month, for the sake of EPL,LA LIGA and other leagues. That's what am more concern about. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by certifiedking(m): 2:28pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
This is a good and timely development. At least, our beloved country go dey qualify steadily now ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by magabounce(m): 2:29pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
Wehdone sirs!!! |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by JoNach: 2:29pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
seunlayi: Haba bros, ure behind time o he has been removed since na, now headed by one Arab Guy. Forgotten his name tho.. 6 Likes |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by Narldon: 2:29pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
At least Nigeria can mark attendance... 1 Like |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by Amirullaha(m): 2:30pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
So good... |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by sod09(m): 2:30pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
so we dan get hope finally |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by Amirullaha(m): 2:31pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
oblow:Guy why na ![]() |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by markbosa(m): 2:31pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
someone just said Nigeria will still not qualify.. ![]() ![]()
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Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by nic2wao: 2:32pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
seunlayi: Hmmmn! I heard that Okocha is still playing for Bolton 5 Likes |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by kingsley3218(m): 2:32pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
seunlayi:it is because of the removal of that same cameroonian chairman that these changes are being effected. That Man is slower than a snail,even more than Baba Go slow in his failing health. This is the change African football has been yearning for......but wait.....does this mean Nigeria could still qualify as best losers ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by pahars(m): 2:33pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
Nt a bad move bt stil feel dey shd change it to every 4 years since dey ve increased d teams to 24.24 team tournament wil become to cumbersome for a 2 year tournament. 1 Like |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by bastien: 2:34pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
Nice one |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by dakeskese(m): 2:34pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
wow! Great one! It means Biafra would get a slot. ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by kingsleysmile99: 2:36pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
expansion to 24or 100 is not he problems,we shudbe diong well in world cupat least reaching semi final |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by uglodoh(f): 2:37pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
JoNach: Admad Admad from Madagascar 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by Bantino(m): 2:38pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
Good for African football |
Re: Confirmed: CAF Expands AFCON (africa Cup Of Natiion) To 24-team by grandlexuz(m): 2:39pm On Jul 21, 2017 |
JoNach: Buhari Ahmad of Madagascar 1 Like 1 Share |
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