An Africa Cup of Nations with new dates and an expanded 24-team line-up will take centre stage this year in the continent, but the hosts have still to be decided. Cup of Nations hostsThere is little to choose between Egypt and South Africa ahead of a fourth straight Cup of Nations to be held in a country not originally chosen as hosts. Were South Africa to get the nod, the chances of Senegal and former champions Tunisia, Morocco and Nigeria lifting the trophy would increase. Will Africa consider following the lead of Europe and introduce a CAF Nations League? African Nations ChampionshipNo details have been announced regarding qualifying for the sixth edition of this unique international football competition restricted to those playing in their country of birth.

Source: Punch January 01, 2019 11:48 UTC