"The next men's Africa Cup of Nations, or Afcon, starts on 21 December in Morocco. The tournament has been moved around the calendar to avoid clashes with other competitions, including Fifa's inaugural Club World Cup - while in many major media outlets, Afcon is often talked about in terms of how it affects African players' availability for European club sides. Some pundits have also argued that performances at Afcon aren't given the same weight as those at equivalent continental championships,"
"But with the tournament set to feature many of the world's leading players, including Mo Salah, Victor Osimhen and Achraf Hakimi, is football guilty of disrespecting Africa's most prestigious trophy? Ugandan football journalist Usher Komigusha argues that perceptions of African football have hugely changed among football fans around the world, but administrative and scheduling issues continue to cause problems for the tournament's image - and points out that, though the location for the 2027 Afcon is confirmed, the actual dates are still to be announced."
The Africa Cup of Nations begins on 21 December in Morocco after calendar adjustments to avoid clashes with other competitions, including Fifa's Club World Cup. Media coverage frequently frames Afcon in terms of African players' availability for European clubs, and some pundits view Afcon performances as receiving less weight than other continental tournaments. The tournament features global stars such as Mo Salah, Victor Osimhen and Achraf Hakimi. Perceptions of African football among fans have improved, but administrative and scheduling problems continue to damage the tournament's image. The 2027 host has been confirmed, but exact dates remain unannounced. Coverage can sometimes carry a condescending tone, and European clubs should not resent players representing their national teams.
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