A vendor holds schedules for the Africa Cup of Nations in Yaoundé. Can you play tournament football when there’s 270mm of rain a day? The Cup of Nations has always existed amid a battle for recognition, politically and in football. Not until 1970, after an African boycott of 1966, were Africa and Asia each guaranteed a place at the World Cup. Recent calls for a biennial World Cup are part of wider discussions over the calendar.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 09, 2022 08:38 UTC