Behind concerns over Afcon is a culture of disdain

There was and continues to be great resistance to the playing of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations from European clubs as they did all that was possible to prevent European-based African national team players from competing in Cameroon. James Lékú explains that this anti-African football position from European football is not only being carried out by clubs, but also that European media continues to portray African football as being incapable of safely hosting its continental showcase. The New Frame has more on the narrative against African football in the link below.