Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon to proceed despite reports of cancellation, says CAF

Media speculation that the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon will not be played reached fever pitch on Wednesday with reports that CAF was consulting its stakeholders about a potential cancellation. However, CAF officials indicated there were absolutely no discussions of the competition being cancelled, with preparations going as planned. A letter from the European Clubs Association (ECA) to FIFA appealed for clubs to not be obligated to release their players for the tournament, stating that CAF would not be strict enough in its protocols to prevent Covid-19 infection. ESPN has more on the situation and the response of CAF, who continue to move forward.