When is african cup of nations 2018

For long we had the players but didn't have such incredible infrastructure. It is a marked improvement for Cameroon who, back in November , were stripped of the right to host the Nations Cup because of delays in the progress of their preparations for the tournament. All the venues have now hosted either a full or Under international match or a continental club game. I recently visited five of the six venues to take a close look. The first thing that struck me about all the places I visited, including the training grounds, was that the playing surfaces all looked in excellent condition.

Previous tournaments have suffered with pitches being laid too late and quickly becoming very poor, but if the surfaces can be maintained properly until January this will not be an issue in Cameroon.

I have been to Cameroon on three previous occasions. That stadium has gone through a complete transformation over the last few years, both inside and outside. The only stadium where work continues is the Olembe Stadium. However, much of what remains to be done is fairly superficial on the outside of the structure and also removing the building-site feel from the surrounding area. Despite needing some finishing touches, the stadium hosted the Indomitable Lions' win over Malawi in World Cup qualifying in early September, albeit without any spectators.

The return leg will take place in Omdurman six days later. The Eagles had secured fourth place in the prestigious continental tournament. Opposite, Guinea will try to qualify for the first time.

With 12 participants instead of the 8 in previous editions, the possibilities are more numerous for the Guineans who can hope to create the sensation. The biggest encounter of the first round will pit the Super Falcons against the Black Queens. In addition to the need to each mark their dominance, the two West African nations will try to secure a privileged place for the next round of the qualifiers. Advantage in Nigeria, defending champion and nine-time Africa Cup of Nations winner. The first leg will take place in Lagos, while the return is scheduled for Accra.

Djibouti vs Rwanda canceled due to Rwandan team withdrawal. Djibouti is qualified for the next round. Women's Football. Tuesday, Oct 19, AM. Central African Republic vs. FIFA are also looking at matches as far back as a World Cup qualifier against South Africa in as part of their own investigation into the match-fixing allegations.

Both Johansen and Kamara deny any wrongdoing. The host nation for the Nations Cup next year will be decided by Dec.