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Debate swirls around adding Africa Cup of Nations to list of postponements

BeSoccer - Sunday, 24 May 2020

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The Africa Cup of Nations is the latest international sports event to become embroiled in a debate about rescheduling in the fallout from th...

Gernot Rohr will pen a new deal with Nigeria next week. AFP

Nigeria coach Rohr set for new contract

The African Cup of Nations could be moved. EFE

2021 African Cup of Nations at risk of being postponed until 2022

The tournament will take place in summer. AFP

2023 African Cup of Nations to be played in summer

Many African football tournaments will have to be rearranged due to coronavirus. AFP

African football date-juggling looms due to COVID-19

Infantino wants African Cup of Nations every four years, not two

BeSoccer - Saturday, 01 February 2020

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FIFA boss Gianni Infantino told African football leaders on Saturday that he wants their continental Cup of Nations to be played every four years as part of a package of reforms designed to lift "African football to the top of the world".

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Africa Cup of Nations change a 'catastrophe' for Klopp

BeSoccer - Friday, 17 January 2020

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged football's governing bodies to ease the burden on the sport's top players, calling the decision to switch the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations to January and February a "catastrophe".

The African Cup of Nations will return to its traditional slot for 2021. AFP

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Africa Cup of Nations returns to January-February slot for 2021

BeSoccer - Wednesday, 15 January 2020

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The Africa Cup of Nations will revert to its former time slot of January and February for the next edition in 2021, hosts Cameroon said on Wednesday.

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Ballon d'Or: Mane overlooked for being African, claims Kouyate

BeSoccer - Wednesday, 04 December 2019

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Cheikhou Kouyate indicated he feels European and South American players are favoured in the Ballon d'Or voting - at Sadio Mane's expense.

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Africa Cup of Nations: five talking points

BeSoccer - Wednesday, 20 November 2019

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Defending champions Algeria were among six of the 48 contenders for places at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations who completed the first two qualifying rounds with perfect records this week.