For the second time in just under three months, Algeria will open its doors to the African continent again, as it hosts the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), shortly after hosting the TotalEnergies Africa Nations Championship (CHAN). This is the fifth time in its history that Algeria is hosting a Continental event, and the second time it is hosting the U17 showpiece having done so in 2009. They also hosted, and won, the 1990 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the U23 edition in 2013. “We look forward to it starting here because it will be a privilege for us to welcome Africa and to be able to attend the matches,” said Mohamed, a resident of Annaba. He adds; “Welcoming Africa is a huge privilege for us.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 28, 2023 22:09 UTC