South African coach Hugo Broos has criticized FIFA’s decision to give clubs in Europe until December 15 to release African players for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The AFCON kicks off on Dec. 21 and ends with the final on Jan. 18, with 52 matches across nine stadiums.
Speaking with reporters, Broos described FIFA’s decision as been unfair and believed the European clubs could have also influenced the dates.
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“Saying players who are playing abroad cannot join their national teams until the 15th, I wonder what the situation is with teams like Morocco, Senegal and Nigeria, who only have overseas-based players in their set-up. I don’t know what FIFA thinks about this competition,” Broos told reporters.
“Morocco will get their players on the 15th and six days later they play their opening game (against Comoros).
“It shows again what FIFA thinks about Africa. I am sure they were also influenced by European clubs to change the dates.”
