PRESENTATION AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS 2021



Picture : Algeria winner in 2019 !



THE PRESENTATION

The 2021 Africa Cup begins on January 09, 2022 with Cameroon as the host country. The IFFHS presents the teams, the calendar and the issues of this major competition in African football.

History

The African Cup of Nations has existed since 1957 and is the most prestigious competition in Africa. This tournament, which is organized by the African Football Confederation (CAF), takes place every two years. In addition, since 2013 it takes place in odd years so that there is no collision with the World Cup.

Historically, Egypt is the best nation on the continent with an impressive record of 7 victories. However, this competition is very tough and therefore, each edition really tight. The defending champion is Algeria.


Presentation 2021

The dates of the 2021 Africa Cup calendar

  • Group stage: January 09 to January 20, 2022.
  • Round of 16: January 23 to January 26, 2022.
  • Quarter-finals: January 29 and 30, 2022.
  • Semi-finals: February 02 and 03, 2022.
  • Match for 3rd place: 06 February 2022.
  • Final: 06 February 2022.

The African Cup final will be held at Olembe Stadium on February 9, 2022. This new stadium, whose construction began in 2016 and which was delivered in 2021, has a total capacity of 60,000 seats and a natural lawn. 


Algeria, Cameroon, Senegal, Egypt - 4 of the favorites


Qualified teams and groups for the 2022 Africa Cup

24 selections, divided into 6 groups of 4 teams, will be present in Cameroon during this 2021 Africa Cup. Here the groups:

  • Group A: Cameroon, Burkina-Faso, Ethiopia and Cape Verde.
  • Group B: Senegal, Zimbabwe, Guinea and Malawi.
  • Group C: Morocco, Ghana, Comoros and Gabon.
  • Group D: Nigeria, Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau.
  • Group E: Algeria, Sierra Leone, Equatorial Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire.
  • Group F: Tunisia, Mali, Mauritania and The Gambia.

During this Africa Cup 2022, i twill be the first participation of the Comoros and the Gambia. On the other hand, the Democratic Republic of Congo will be absent from the competition. The first two teams from these 6 groups will qualify for the next round. They will be accompanied by the 4 best thirds who will be designated according to a ranking comparing their result in their respective group.

 

The favorites 

If the Ivory Coast and Nigeria are not far, Algeria the title holder is the favorite. Just behind, the Senegalese will want their revenge of 2019, the Lions of Teranga  who have never lifted this coveted trophy. The Egyptians, the best team in the history of the competition, will be able to count on Mohamed Salah, remarkable with Liverpool. Behind these favorites, some selections, Cameroon, which still plays at home, Morocco and Ghana can create a surprise.