According to The Athletic, clubs in the Premier League have been allowed to leave their African Cup of Nations players on January 3 next year.
It is reported that the World League Forum organization has sent a letter to FIFA and the African Football Association, saying that players participating in the African Cup of Nations can report to the team on January 3. Previously, FIFA stipulated that players participating in the Africa Cup of Nations must report to the team 13 days before the start of the tournament, also on December 27.
FIFA's secretary-general, Pelmut, said: "This FIFA regulation is 'unreasonable' for the current schedule and situation of many leagues. The World League Forum has also written two letters before, but neither has received a response. Any FIFA sanctions for not returning players to the Africa Cup of Nations on December 27 will be considered null and void. ”
In addition, Pelmut also said that the postponement of the African Cup of Nations is a unilateral decision of FIFA and the African Football Federation. Originally, the African Cup of Nations was postponed for one year due to the epidemic. The original plan was to take place between June and July this year, but it was postponed to January and February next year due to weather conditions. The official match for the Africa Cup of Nations will officially begin on January 9 next year, with cameroon taking on Burkina Faso and the final on 6 February.
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