Angola Coach Accuses FIFA Of Disrespecting AFCON After Player-Release Shift
Angola's coach Patrice Beaumelle has criticized FIFA for delaying the release of African players to their national teams until just one week before the start of AFCON 2025, now scheduled for 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. This late release, initially slated for 8 December but pushed to 15 December, is seen as a concession to European clubs unwilling to lose players during their busy schedules. Beaumelle argues this shortens vital preparation time for African teams, hindering cohesion and performance. He accuses FIFA of prioritizing European interests over African football, lacking respect for AFCON and its significance. He suggests FIFA only cares about Africa's vote.
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