U20 AFCON in jeopardy as Ivory Coast withdraws as host

The Ivory Coast government has announced its decision to withdraw from hosting the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), just a month before the tournament’s scheduled start.

This sudden withdrawal has left the Confederation of African Football (CAF) scrambling to find an immediate solution to ensure the competition goes ahead as planned.

The U20 AFCON is a prestigious tournament that brings together the best young football talents from across the continent.

The event was slated to take place in the Ivory Coast, but the government’s unexpected decision has thrown the entire competition into uncertainty.

The last edition of the tournament was hosted by Egypt, where Senegal emerged as champions after defeating Gambia in the final.

CAF is now facing a daunting task of finding a new host country on short notice. The organisation will need to act swiftly to avoid any further disruptions to the tournament schedule.

The Ivory Coast’s withdrawal is a significant setback for the tournament, but CAF is expected to issue a statement shortly, outlining its plan to rescue the competition.

Most of the countries that have qualified for the tournament have already begun camping in preparation for the competition.