The AFCON 2021 will kick off at the Olembe Stadium this afternoon at 4:00 pm when host nation Cameroon take on Burkina Faso in a tricky Group A encounter.
For the second successive tournament, the Nations Cup will have 24 participants.
Some of the biggest players in World football will carry the hopes of their nation on their shoulders in their bid to win the continent’s biggest prize.
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Even more important, is the tactical brains behind each nation’s reason to believe success is possible.
We take a look at the profile of 24 coaches that will be looking to guide their team to AFCON glory.
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