Clubs could lose players who are called up for the 24-team tournament from as early as December 27, which is particularly problematic for those based in England.
Cameroon has been getting ready to host the Africa Cup of Nations, already delayed by a year, in January and FebruaryCAIRO - Europe's top clubs are threatening not to release players for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon over fears surrounding its COVID-19 health protocol.
The Cup of Nations, which was already postponed last year due to the health crisis, is due to start in Cameroon on January 9 and run until February 6. According to FIFA's rules for the release of players for international duty during the pandemic, clubs can retain players if"there is a mandatory quarantine of at least five days on arrival" in the place"where a national team match is supposed to take place" or when the player returns to his club.
CAF general secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba is currently in Cameroon overseeing final preparations for the delayed tournament.
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