A Cameroon fan plays an instrument ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football match between Cameroon and Guinea-Bissau at the Ismailia Stadium on June 25 , 2019. ( AFP)Africa’s showpiece Cup of Nations kicks off in Cameroon today against a backdrop of controversy over player call-ups, the tournament’s timing, the host nation’s readiness and the possibility of widespread Covid-19 infections. Morocco, in particular, have gone into recent tournaments heavily fancied but have proved unable to live up to their billing. Nigeria fired their coach Gernot Rohr last month, unhappy with their form despite the fact they won their World Cup qualifying group. Liverpool’s Sadio Mane could play a key role in helping the country to their first Cup of Nations triumph.

Source: Daily Nation January 09, 2022 05:00 UTC