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For local glory and global opportunity

Published Jan 15 2021 at 2:52 PM GMT
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  • Sixth edition of the CAF African Nations Championship starts this weekend Tournament reserved for African players competing in continent's national leagues For some teams, also serves as dress rehearsal before Qatar 2022 qualifiers resume 'Out of sight, out of mind' goes the old adage.
  • And for African football fans, opportunities to see many of their top internationals can be rare, with a lot playing outside the continent.
  • This could explain the enthusiasm with which fans greet each edition of the CAF African Nations Championship.
  • This competition is reserved exclusively for players from the Mother Continent who are active in its national championships, thereby enabling fans to see players they watch week-in week-out in the domestic leagues proudly donning their national team colours.
  • The 2020 edition, moved to 2021 because of Covid-19 and being hosted by Cameroon, will be especially important for those called up, presenting as it does the chance for them to stake a claim for a squad place ahead of the sec.




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  • Published Jan 15, 2021 2:52 PM GMT