Agreed. It's not a shit tournament. But the timing of it stinks. Right in the middle of the European football season. And yes; I know the argument is put forward that, during our close season, the weather is just too hot. When they staged the World Cup in South Africa, wasn't that in our summer months?It’s not a "shit tournament".
It’s the equivalent of the Euros, and therefore a very important part of the African and international football calendar.
To denigrate it in such a way shows complete ignorance.
The timing of the World Cup in South Africa meant it was in their winter.Agreed. It's not a shit tournament. But the timing of it stinks. Right in the middle of the European football season. And yes; I know the argument is put forward that, during our close season, the weather is just too hot. When they staged the World Cup in South Africa, wasn't that in our summer months?
Is there any reason why they can't limit the staging of the tournaments to countries in the south of the continent?The timing of the World Cup in South Africa meant it was in their winter.
And as the continent spans the equator, some African countries are in the northern hemisphere, so they have the same seasons as we do, albeit warmer, I’d imagine.
Presumably because ACoN wants to share it around, and countries in the north of the continent want to stage it.Is there any reason why they can't limit the staging of the tournaments to countries in the south of the continent?
That's fine. But it seems very unfair on European clubs that have invested in African players. AFCON, though, seem unwilling to compromise with the clubs on this issue. And I guess it's not going to change at this stage. Are the clubs compensated financially for losing their players in the middle of the season?Presumably because ACoN wants to share it around, and countries in the north of the continent want to stage it.
I have absolutely no idea, J.That's fine. But it seems very unfair on European clubs that have invested in African players. AFCON, though, seem unwilling to compromise with the clubs on this issue. And I guess it's not going to change at this stage. Are the clubs compensated financially for losing their players in the middle of the season?
Clubs know the risks of signing African players, J.That's fine. But it seems very unfair on European clubs that have invested in African players. AFCON, though, seem unwilling to compromise with the clubs on this issue. And I guess it's not going to change at this stage. Are the clubs compensated financially for losing their players in the middle of the season?
I'm assuming that, in comparison, to an equivalent European player African players are cheaper. Consequently, clubs like Sunderland will be tempted to look at the African Market. I still think it's tough on the club's, mind.Clubs know the risks of signing African players, J.
No one forces them to acquire lads from that continent.
Fortunately, we’re well covered for both Rayan A-N and Omar.
Your opinion is shit ,that goes for you !It's not just this tournament, I also think the world cup and euros are shite, I'm only interested in the Premier League.
And that goes for you @Uncle Wally One Ball, @gray740
So there...
Hahahaha.Your opinion is shit ,that goes for you !
sad but trueI dunno, Wolves are shite with all those players available, so perhaps it'll do them a favour.
It was fully intended that the AFCON would be played in the summer of 2025 and then good old FIFA came along and announced the Club World Cup, effectively forcing the hand of AFCON to move to a winter tournament, given the World Cup is next summer.That's fine. But it seems very unfair on European clubs that have invested in African players. AFCON, though, seem unwilling to compromise with the clubs on this issue. And I guess it's not going to change at this stage. Are the clubs compensated financially for losing their players in the middle of the season?
I dunno, Wolves are shite with all those players available, so perhaps it'll do them a favour.
I have some really good news for Wolves fan.sad but true
It’s not a case of "if they want to play in the ACoN".Marmoush and Ait-Nouri basically have been missing all season anyway. If they want to fuck off to play in this then I wouldn't be rushing to put them back in matchday squads on their return.
HarshMarmoush and Ait-Nouri basically have been missing all season anyway. If they want to fuck off to play in this then I wouldn't be rushing to put them back in matchday squads on their return.
It’s not a case of "if they want to play in the ACoN".
If they are selected by their respective countries, they are compelled to go, unless they’re injured, of course.