2021 afcon qualifiers postponed over coronavirus

Yes, the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the postponement on March 16, 2020.

The decision was made to protect the health and safety of players, officials, and fans, as well as to prevent the spread of the virus. The qualifiers were initially scheduled to take place in June 2020, but the postponement was necessary due to the rapid spread of the virus across the continent.

The new dates for the AFCON qualifiers were announced in June 2020, with the matches to be played in November and December 2020. However, the qualifiers were again postponed in October 2020, this time until June 2021.

The 2021 AFCON qualifiers finally got underway in June 2021, with matches taking place from June 11 to June 15, 2021. The tournament was originally scheduled to take place in June and July 2021, but it was later postponed to January and February 2022 due to the ongoing pandemic.

The 2021 AFCON qualifiers were a crucial part of the qualification process for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6, 2022.