THESE ARE exciting times. Africa Cup of Nations is here. Some families will celebrate getting to see dads home early and regularly so, for about a month. The unifying power of football!
Africa Cup of Nations or Afcon, as it is popularly known, is the premier football showcase for African nations. It dates back to June 1956 when the creation of the Confederation of African Football was proposed during the third FIFA congress in Lisbon.
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