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Turbulent Africa Cup of Nations to finally get underway in Cameroon

January 8, 2022 Officers are seen inside the Olembe stadium wearing protective face masks ahead of the match REUTERS

After a turbulent build-up, and still under a cloud of doubt, the Africa Cup of Nations finals gets underway in Cameroon on Sunday but with the tournament’s long-term future in doubt.

Africa’s support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s proposal to change the frequency of the World Cup to every two years threatens the Cup of Nations, which is already biennial.

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