Caf postpones African Nations Championship due to Covid-19

The African Nations Championship (Chan) to be held next month has been postponed due to the spread of Covid-19.

The tournament was scheduled to be held in Cameroon from April 14 to 25.

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) made an inspection visit to Cameroon this week to investigate the spread of coronavirus in the country.

Caf said in a statement:

“Despite the relatively low rate of the spread of COVID-19 on the continent at the moment compared to other parts of the world, it is difficult to predict its evolution in the coming days.

The restrictive and precautionary measures taken by various Governments to prevent the spread of the virus has made it increasingly difficult for people to move from one place to another.

Given all these challenges, and in order to avoid risking the health of players, officials, partners and fans, CAF in consultation with the relevant Cameroonian authorities (Local Organising Committee) has decided by mutual agreement, to postpone the CHAN initially planned for 4-25 April 2020 to a later date.

CAF would like to thank the Cameroonian authorities for their commitment and urge them to continue preparing for this competition which will take place as soon as conditions permit.”

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