CAF African Nations Championship
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- Sixth edition of the CAF African Nations Championship starts this weekend
- Tournament reserved for African players competing in continent’s national leagues
- For some teams, also serves as dress rehearsal before Qatar 2022 qualifiers resume
‘Out of sight, out of mind’ goes the old adage. And for African football fans, opportunities to see many of their top internationals can be rare, with a lot playing outside the continent. This could explain the enthusiasm with which fans greet each edition of the CAF African Nations Championship. This competition is reserved exclusively for players from the Mother Continent who are active in its national championships, thereby enabling fans to see players they watch week-in…