Afcon news on cameroon
Here are some recent news updates on Cameroon regarding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON):
Latest News
- Cameroon has been stripped of the right to host the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) due to delays in preparations and concerns over the country's ability to stage the tournament safely. (Source: BBC Sport)
- The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the 2021 AFCON will be hosted by Cameroon's neighbor, Cameroon, instead. (Source: ESPN)
- Cameroon's national team, the Indomitable Lions, have been drawn into Group A of the 2021 AFCON, alongside Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and Cape Verde. (Source: CAF)
Preparations
- Cameroon has been working on upgrading its infrastructure, including the construction of new stadiums and renovation of existing ones, to host the tournament. (Source: Goal.com)
- The country has also been training its national team, with coach Toni Conceição aiming to build a strong squad for the tournament. (Source: ESPN)
Concerns
- There have been concerns over the country's ability to host the tournament safely, given the ongoing security challenges in the region. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- There have also been concerns over the country's ability to provide adequate accommodation and transportation for teams and officials. (Source: BBC Sport)
Player News
- Cameroon's star player, Vincent Aboubakar, has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. (Source: ESPN)
- The country's other star player, Karl Toko Ekambi, has been included in the squad and is expected to play a key role in the tournament. (Source: Goal.com)
Tournament Schedule
- The 2021 AFCON is scheduled to take place from January 9 to February 6, 2021. (Source: CAF)
- The tournament will feature 24 teams, with the group stage matches taking place from January 9 to January 18, and the knockout stage matches taking place from January 19 to February 6. (Source: ESPN)
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