Egypt Sport Minister underlines the importance of hosting 2019 AFCON

Published on: 22 February 2019

Dr. Mohammed Fawzi, spokesman for the Ministry of Youth and Sports, stressed the importance of the African Nations Cup, which Egypt will host next summer the African Nations Cup, which Egypt will host this summer.

"The African Cup of Nations is the third largest tournament in the world after the World Cup and the European Nations Cup," Fawzi said in a phone call to the Now program, which is shown on Extra News on Thursday morning. Of its 2.1 billion viewers.

During his meeting with Dr. Mustafa Madbouli, Prime Minister and Dr. Ashraf Subhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, yesterday, he stressed the importance of providing all aspects of support for the success of this tournament, noting that it comes in conjunction with Egypt's presidency of the African Union.

Regarding the meeting of Sisi with the President of the African Football Confederation, Ahmed Ahmed, he explained that "during the meeting, the Egyptian state provided support for the KAF headquarters to enable it to carry out its duties to the fullest extent."

He added that Al-Kaf expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Egyptian state facilities and equipment; to organize the African Nations Cup.

The meeting was held on Wednesday with Dr. Mustafa Madbouli, Prime Minister and Dr. Ashraf Subhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, to discuss the latest developments regarding preparations for Egypt's hosting of the African Nations Cup and the second with the President of the African Football Confederation, Ahmed Ahmed.

Credit: Shorouknews.com

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