2023-09-26 18:55:40
The information was given by the governing body of Algerian football. Indeed, Algeria deemed it necessary to withdraw its candidacy for the organization of the 2025 and 2027 editions of the African Cup of Nations (CAN).
The announcement was made on the eve of the designation of host countries. The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) “officially transmitted to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) a letter informing it of its decision to withdraw Algeria’s candidacy for the organization of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) » in 2025 and 2027, we read in a press release from the federation
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“This withdrawal is motivated by the FAF’s new approach to the football development strategy in Algeria“, we read in a note published the same day as the installation of its new president of the FAF, Walid Sadi.
The governing body of Algerian football “will now focus its efforts on the reorganization and revitalization of football in Algeria, just as it reiterates its unwavering commitment to the development of African football » . The CAF Executive Committee will meet on Wednesday in Cairo to reveal the identity of the host countries for the 2025 and 2027 editions.
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For 2025, Algeria was in competition with Morocco and a joint file presented by Benin and Nigeria. For 2027, it had to compete with Senegal and Botswana as well as a joint candidacy from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
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