The hosts Algeria and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have said all is in place for a successful TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2022.
Algeria will host the tournament in four cities from January 13th to February 4th.
Speaking at the joint Press conference at the newly inaugurated Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers on Thursday, the CAF General Secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba said Algeria have met and fulfilled all that was asked from them.
“We have been working quite closely with the LOC and are proud to confirm that they have done amazingly well in preparing and meeting the high standards that have been set by CAF. We must also thank the governors of Algeria for their support. Everything that they had promised to CAF, has been fulfilled. They are doing a great job and must be applauded,” said Mosengo-Omba.
The chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Rachidi Oukali also gave assurance that they are well prepared to host a successful tournament.
“With the continued guidance of CAF, we have worked hard and well in ensuring that the tournament meets the high standards that have been set by CAF in hosting a world class competition,” said Oukali.
The joint update focused on various aspects of hosting an international competition such as the quality of infrastructure, transportation, stadia, accommodation, training venues and other key matters pertaining to the hosting of a CAF tournament.
The CHAN 2022, the seventh Edition will kick-off on January 13th with hosts Algeria facing Libya in a Group A match at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers.
Group A: Algeria, Libya, Ethiopia, Mozambique
Group B: Dr Congo, Uganda, Cote’Ivoire, Senegal
Group C: Morocco, Sudan, Madagascar, Ghana
Group D: Mali, Angola, Mauritania
Group E: Cameroon, Congo Brazzaville, Niger
