CONFEDERATION OF AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Drastic changes are up for debate in Morocco
Rabat — Former Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey‚ former Premier Soccer League coach Serame Letsoaka and Platinum Stars GM Senzo Mazingiza are among the high-profile South African football personalities participating in the Confederation of African Football’s symposium in Morocco‚ which could herald the start of drastic changes to the game on the continent. A South African Football Association delegation‚ headed by president Danny Jordaan, is also in Rabat, the capital city, for the two-day event‚ which kicked off on Tuesday with intense discussions and workshops on various aspects of African football. It could prove to be a watershed 48 hours if the participants resolve to change several of the more contentious issues, like the timing of both the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) and the annual club competitions. Moving the Afcon finals to a date in June — where it will no longer clash with the European club season — is one recommendation that could be passed‚ as well as a possible expa...
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