Faced with a large number of shortcomings observed on Egyptian soil, voices within the Confederation of African Football admit that CAN 2019 would have been more beautiful if it had taken place in the country of the Indomitable Lions.

If all the infrastructure had been delivered on time, the current African Cup of Nations (CAN) would be played in Cameroon. Unfortunately ! The high mass of continental football has moved to Egypt. And as much to say that since the start of the competition, many officials and supporters from all over Africa have said nothing but bad things about it. Especially within the Confederation of African Football (CAF) where some figures regret that the country of the Indomitable Lions was not able to organize “its” CAN this year. All maintain that the African Cup of Nations, the first with 24 teams, would have been more beautiful if it had been organized in the country of the Indomitable Lions.

” The CAN in Cameroon? It would be a party all over the country, every day. It would not be as exhausted as here in Egypt where, except for the posters that litter the streets and the noise that there is when the Pharaohs play, nothing indicates that the CAN takes place. And that’s all the regret we can have after the decision to postpone the competition for two years in Cameroon “, murmurs a CAF official who requested anonymity. ” The warmth of Cameroon, the welcome, the festive spirit of Cameroonians and their love for football and not just for their team, the atmosphere in the streets as we experienced it during the 2016 Women’s AFCON, the culinary varieties, all this would have made this CAN a magical moment, a moment of communion between all the peoples of Africa. What we don’t see here and it’s unfortunate “adds another. According to him, ” even President Ahmad acknowledged that Cameroon would have offered a better CAN to Africa, in terms of organization and festivities he says.

Breaches

Several shortcomings have indeed been observed since the start of the competition. And some, more important than others, caught the attention of CAF fans and officials. The first is the lack of water in the stadiums during the first days of competition. ” It was disgusting to see that some stadiums were running out of water at the start of the tournament. The journalists in the press room did not have one. I even saw these children who accompany the players as they enter the stadium blushing because they were thirsty and there was no one to offer them water. It hurts me. Luckily this has been fixed “, reveals a senior executive of Lagardère Sports and Entertainment, the former exclusive holder of the TV broadcasting rights of the CAN.

Another shortcoming is the absence of supporters in the stadiums. ” Egyptians do not have the culture of going to the stadiums to encourage all the teams and make each match a real moment of fervor. Apart from a few rare fans of the Lions of Cameroon or the Lions of Senegal, Morocco or Tunisia, the Egyptians only go to the stadium when it comes to their country. But it’s understandable, it’s in their habits. Only, when we organize a CAN and Africa meets at home, we have to change this type of mentality. At least the time of the competition “, he still regrets. ” In Cameroon, it is clear that it would have been different, so much we love football in this country. I can’t wait for 2021 “.

Note that the CAN began on June 21 and ends on July 19. Defending champions The Indomitable Lions are first in Group F after their 2-0 victory over Guinea Bissau last Tuesday. This Saturday, Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting and his teammates cross swords with the Black Stars of Ghana, a team they beat in the semi-finals of the previous CAN (2-0) in Gabon.

Originally posted 2019-06-29 12:08:28.

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