Last updated on .From the section Sport AfricaManchester City forward Riyad Mahrez captained Algeria to Africa Cup of Nations glory in 2019The European Club Association (ECA) has expressed its "deep concerns" regarding player welfare before the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations and is seeking urgent talks with world governing body Fifa. The developments may lead to a fresh dispute over releasing players for international duty next month. The Nations Cup begins in Cameroon on 9 January and runs until 6 February, while there is another international window between 24 January and 2 February for some other confederations. Four England-based Argentina internationals did report for their country, but their presence led to the abandonment of the 2022 World Cup qualifier against Brazil on 5 September. Meanwhile, the ECA has voiced its "unanimous" opposition to a biennial World Cup, a proposal that the Confederation of African Football has backed.

Source: Express December 03, 2021 23:21 UTC