The kickoff of CAN 2021 will be given on January 9 in Cameroon. 24 nations are on the starting line with the goal of lifting the continental trophy on February 6 the evening of the final. Every day, throughout the competition, the editorial staff of Africa News24 offers you its mood ticket.
The supporters are ready to vibrate for CAN 2021.
It had to be postponed or even canceled, worse: relocated to another continent. However, it is from January 9 and until February 6, in Cameroon, that the CAN 2021 will be played. With the opening match, the Stade d’Olembe in Yaoundé. This forum for a long time at the center of concerns and finally ready for the big meeting of African football. Proof, once again, that despite numerous attempts at destabilization, the country of the Indomitable Lions is ready for ITS CAN.
CAN is the very heart of African football. Both sportingly and economically, it is a major stake for football across the continent. Proof that it is constantly gaining in interest, this 33rd edition will be the one with the greatest media coverage. This is evidenced by the number of accredited international media, as well as the numerous broadcasting agreements signed. A record.
The supporters are ready to vibrate for CAN 2021.
So, when the opening match between Cameroon and Burkina Faso kicks off, a whole continent will be observed. And this will be the case for each meeting. There is no doubt that events during the tournament will be controversial. As in any major tournament, moreover. The perfect opportunity for opponents of the competition to once again cast shame on the CAN and cry out for corruption and manipulation. The famous ” this is Africa “. Because, for example, it is known that in other latitudes, the referees can be wrong. They are only men after all. But on the African continent, an arbitrator who is wrong is necessarily corrupt. This is Africa …
So, yes the CAN calendar exasperates European clubs every two years. Yes, the CAN is not perfect. Yes, there will be, as in any major competition, facts that will generate a lot of ink. But no, fans of African football are not naive. They know how to put things into perspective and have enough perspective to analyze the evils of this particular football and of this continent. So, to those who do not want CAN and find it of no interest, do not look at it! But, let us enjoy our moment. And above all, don’t forget: the CAN will be sweet!
The supporters are ready to vibrate for CAN 2021.
