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Favorites, organization, French coaches ... 5 questions before the start of the CAN

2022-01-08T08:44:29.536Z


DECRYPTION - Immerse yourself in the future Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Cameroon from January 9 to February 6.


Why was Cameroon's organization upset?


The second CAN organized in Cameroon (after 1972) saw an organization to say the least upset. Initially designated host country for the 2019 edition, Cameroon had to give up due to lack of completed infrastructure. Egypt then took over from the country, which then inherited the 2021 edition, repositioned in winter due to unfavorable climatic conditions in sub-Saharan Africa in June-July. However, the pandemic has again delayed the deadline, pushing the CAN from January 9 to February 6. But the clubs, in the first row in England, are protesting against the release of their players in the middle of the season, while Fifa would have worked behind the scenes for a postponement. But the international forum will not come to an end. "

We will vigorously defend the holding of this CAN,

declared Samuel Eto'o, the new president of the Federation on

Canal + Africa.

There was the Euro, why this CAN not be played in Cameroon?

Give me only one valid reason to cancel it.

Ultimately, Cameroon, carried by the influence of its former glory, will welcome the competition.

To discover

  • Africa Cup of Nations: schedule and results

See also Samuel Eto'o elected president of the Cameroonian Federation

Who to succeed Algeria?


All the specialists agree on two favorite nations: Algeria and Senegal. The defending champion and his runner-up for the 2019 edition in Egypt. The most serious contenders for their own succession, the Fennecs are advancing on the strength of their series of more than two years of invincibility punctuated by the Arab Cup gleaned in Qatar in mid-December. But the selection of Djamel Belmadi will have to be wary of Aliou Cissé's Senegal, equipped with an unparalleled workforce and perhaps finally reached maturity to glean a first CAN. It will also be necessary to count on the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, winners in 2017 and obviously worn by their supporters. Experts also cite other regulars nations with potential, such as Côte d'Ivoire, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria and Tunisia.

Read also Algeria wins the Arab Cup at the end of the suspense

How to reach the final phase?


The Africa Cup of Nations features a similar organization to the Euro, with 24 teams divided into six different groups.

The first two of each group as well as the four best thirds qualify for the round of 16 of the competition.

As of Monday January 10, three matches will be scheduled per day (2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m.) until the end of the group stages.

Note that the competition finds its traditional place in the calendar, in winter, unlike the 2019 edition in Egypt where it took place in summer.

But this return to January-February was not to the liking of European clubs, who are again deprived of many elements that have come to defend the colors of their nation on the continent.

Who are the French CAN coaches?


The end of the “white wizard” myth? For the first time in the history of the competition, two thirds of the selections will be coached by a coach from his own country. A new ideology carried by the success of Djamel Belmadi at the head of Algeria, or even by the consistency of Senegal of Aliou Cissé. Two breeders… trained in France, however. There remain however three French coaches who will be in contention for this CAN. Starting with Patrice Beaumelle, at the head of the Elephants de la Côte d'Ivoire since March 2020. A former amateur player, Beaumelle has long worked alongside Hervé Renard during his freelance work in Africa (Zambia, Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, Morocco), even taking over at the helm of Zambia in 2013. Most established coach of the trio of French coaches,Patrice Neveu has been at the head of Gabon since 2019 after having been notably coach of Guinea, DR Congo and Mauritania. Finally, Didier Gomes da Rosa, who stayed there on several experiences in African clubs, took over from the well-established Corentin Martins, who spent seven years at the head of Mauritania. Note that French coaches were sacked before the competition, such as Hubert Vélud (Sudan) and Gernot Rohr (Nigeria).Note that French coaches were sacked before the competition, such as Hubert Vélud (Sudan) and Gernot Rohr (Nigeria).Note that French coaches were sacked before the competition, such as Hubert Vélud (Sudan) and Gernot Rohr (Nigeria).

Patrice Beaumelle (Ivory Coast), Patrice Neveu (Gabon), Didier Gomes da Rosa (Mauritania) AI / Reuters / Panoramic / PIROSCHKA VAN DE WOUW / AI / Reuters / Panoramic / Kim Klement / AI / Reuters / Panoramic / SUHAIB SALEM

Mahrez, Mané, Salah… who will be the big star of the competition?

More than ever, the African continent is a fertile land of football stars. Captains of their selection, Riyad Mahrez (Algeria, Manchester City) and Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool) announce themselves as two of the main protagonists of this CAN, as well as the Senegalese Sadio Mané (Liverpool). Proof that the big names on the continent are playing in the Premier League, with Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendu (Chelsea). The returns to competition of André Onana, last bulwark of the host country (Cameroon, Ajax) and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon, Arsenal) will also be scrutinized, as the first international competition of Sébastien Haller (Ivory Coast, Ajax ), top scorer in the Champions League. But a nice surprise cannot be ruled out, such as the advent of unexpected stars, such as the Algerian Youcef Belaili,very visible during the Arab Cup.

Source: lefigaro

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