Tag: 2019 AFCON
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CAF extends 2019 AFCON kick-off date
The Confederation of Africa Football, CAF, has extended the dates of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFOCN, by six days following pleas by North African nations who will be involved in Ramadan fasting. CAF stated this in a statement through their official website on Monday. The AFCON finals will now begin on 21 June…
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We’ll give everything to win 2019 AFCON –Pinnick
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, says the target of the federation is to help the Super Eagles clinch a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Egypt. The Confederation of African Football Executive Committee last week voted for Egypt, hosts of the 1959, 1986 and 2006 editions of the competition, to host…
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CAF names Egypt host of 2019 AFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced Egypt as the new hosts of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Only Egypt and South Africa indicated interests to host the 2019 finals after the rights were taken away from Cameroon late last year. According to CAF, Cameroon was not ready to host a…
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Egypt bids to host 2019 AFCON
Egypt on Thursday officially signaled its willingness to take over from Cameroon as hosts of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, a day before the deadline for candidates. The Egyptian Football Association, headed by Hany Abu Reida, sent an official letter to the Confederation of African Football, requesting to host the 2019 AFCON. Egypt first…