FIFA consulting to shift AFCON -Infantino

FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has revealed that the world football governing body is still consulting with the organisers of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations to postpone the competition to September.

Infantino, at the FIFA Global Summit on Monday, noted that the AFCON is an important tournament, but playing it in January has become a problem.

He stated that FIFA is discussing the possibility of having the AFCON at a time when it would be convenient for the major stakeholders involved.

“The African Cup is a competition which is played every two years: we understand the importance of this Cup,” Infantino said, as per Tutto Napoli.

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“Until a few years ago, nobody cared that it was played in winter. Now, it has become a problem because many African players play in big clubs, which lose them in a highlight of the season.

“If we can reschedule the calendar and make sure an African Nations Cup is played in the big international window in September, rather than January or February, we would have solved a problem for so many leagues that have African players.

“It is part of the process we are talking about. I don’t like to talk about wars or enemies, but about trial. It is important to seek the best solution together.”