I thought AFCON was going to be played during summers. Why do they keep persisting on playing it in the middle of the season? Is it because of the summer heat?
I understand Liverpool's frustration of losing two of their best players.
Maybe problem with the temperature? Good time to play football. Reasonable weather but yes,I agree
First of all, a lot of people won't watch it if there's other football going.
They should find a time when they are "the thing" to watch. I think African cup would be in general people's mind after Euro, Copa America etc. Find a spot when there's not much competition and I think it's better.
Africa Cup should be a thing for Europeans too imo
Instead now a lot of Europeans see it as an annoying side thing because it takes away Salahs, Manes of the world from their league.
I will watch Africa Cup first time this year and earlier I mostly followed results or who won. I think they can build this into a bigger thing than what it is, but they need to do it right.
I mean, obviously this matters a lot for people in Africa but in order to gather the eyes from rest of the world, I think they need to think differently..
I see a lot of potential in African Cup. They need to do it right. Somehow market it better. A lot of missed potential imo.
Maybe this comes off as too harsh but my opinion. And hope I didn't offend anyone. My Finnish point of view.
Same problem with America Gold Cup. Nobody cares. They should try to build it bigger too. A lot of potential.
In the end, Africa is the one of the biggest talent pools for football. It should be interesting competition for the future talent and current stars.