Why West and North African countries dominate the east - JumaThe official claims those nations have invested in the game and this is why they have emerged winners in almost every finalAFC Football Operations Manager Tom Juma has explained why the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament has been dominated by the West and North African countries. Juma admits those countries have invested in their football setups and the majority of the players were nurtured at an early age while at school. “These teams [West and North African nations] have invested a lot in their football systems and in those countries, football is like a religion to the people,” Juma told Goal. “Lack of those things is what has been a big disadvantage to the East African teams." Juma pointed out specific problems afflicting the Kenyan Premier League ( ) in his illustration as to why countries are struggling to match their Western and Northern rivals.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 30, 2020 07:18 UTC