The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) billed to be hosted by Cameroon has been postponed to January 2022 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Pandemic, which has seen over 10 million persons infected globally, has seen a number of sporting events and activities either called off or postponed.
The postponement of the elite competition was announced on Tuesday after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee meeting held via video conferencing.
CAF added that the date for the final tournament as well as date for the remaining qualifying matches, will be communicated later.
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