Sporting calendar hit by regional instability with tournaments in the Gulf abandoned
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One of the most intriguing Afcons yet?
JAMES NALTON dives into the vibrant Africa Cup of Nations, and explains who to look out for in Cameroon - beyond the obvious star names and teams
CHAMPIONS: Algeria’s captain Riyad Mahrez (centre) holds up the trophy at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations final in 2019
ALMOST 50 years since first hosting the tournament, Cameroon will finally welcome the Africa Cup of Nations to its shores once again.
The 2021 edition kicks off on Sunday when the hosts face Burkina Faso in the nation’s capital Yaounde, followed by the other Group A game between Ethiopia and Cape Verde.
Cameroon were originally due to host the tournament in 2019 but their preparation was deemed inadequate by the Confederation of African Football.
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