Chair and Dieng

[Kingaustin]

Does anybody outside the African continent actually give a damn about this two bob competition anyway?

Tbh it’s a great tournament and some Great players in it

[Shania]

You seem to be overlooking the fact that one of the main aims of AFCON is to mess up, disrupt and irritate European clubs as far as possible..... gives them leverage when they're on the cadge for money from FIFA/EUFA and/or more places for African countries at the World Cup.

I notice FCO advises against travelling to half the country. On top of covid it has various other plagues about the place and ongoing civil unrest between various factions. Frankly, I'm surprised professional footballers can actually get insurance cover to go there.

I agree, a very valid point.

[KevC59]

Tbh it’s a great tournament and some Great players in it

It's not my cup of tea, but yes some great players in there, can 't deny that , but I think someone said earlier, it's more about football politics than anything else, only an opinion, the time of year that it takes place has a big effect on loads of clubs, it's always a pivotal point in the English season, no matter what level a club is at

[Sleeping Giants]

Do we know yet whether Dieng, Chair and Kakay are available tomorrow?...Surely if they're flying out before the match, plans (plane tickets, hotel rooms etc) would be finalised by now?

[Mem]

on Twitter just now!

good news if true

Exclusive: Player release for African Cup of Nations can be delayed by clubs to allow them to play up to January 3 before joining up with their national teams.

Tournament begins on January 9 in Cameroon.

[stanistheman]

on Twitter just now!

good news if true

Exclusive: Player release for African Cup of Nations can be delayed by clubs to allow them to play up to January 3 before joining up with their national teams.

Tournament begins on January 9 in Cameroon.

confirmed on the BBC too.