Almost a week after Caf took the Africa Cup of Nations away from Cameroon, the nation is still reeling at the decision.
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Almost a week after Caf’s decision to take the Africa Cup of Nations away from Cameroon, the nation is still reeling.
Football enjoys almost religion-like status in the Central African nation, and losing the Afcon hosting rights is a monumental embarrassment.
President Ahmad Ahmad’s conclusion will haunt the country’s authorities and die-hard football supporters for a long time.
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Ultimately, Cameroon’s inability to convince Caf of its ability to host the expanded 24-team tournament has cost it the tournament, and plunged the 2019 edition into uncertainty.