Africa Cup of Nations

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  1. Archey

    Archey Well-Known Member

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    Doesn't have much effect on us (barring Yids obviously) but from 2019, the tournament will be held in June and July.

    This means no losing players in January and February.

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    That's better
     
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    What's the reason for this? I'd guess that with so many African players playing in Europe there must have been pressure from players and clubs to switch to a summer tournament so they don't lose weeks of league and cup football.
     
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    It's ridiculous anyways. I understand the weather being an issue but every two years is a joke and when it's in winter, it's even worse.
     
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    Something to do with the strange laws I'm terms of registration of African players I believe. For example, Matip who plays for Liverpool had to miss some games in the Premier league last season due to a ban imposed by his nation. I'll try find the article back out, I don't know why I didn't post the link.

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    http://www.norwich.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=498246

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    Definitely about time this happened. I'd not be surprised to find clubs have question marks over African players sometimes due to having to factor in losing them mid season
     
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    I had read somewhere that it will make African players more valuable seen as clubs won't lose them half way through the season
     
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    Can't see it. If they're any good they play for France. The quality of the tournament is double dogger.
     
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