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The Egyptian authorities announced on Sunday that they were preparing the 2019 Nations Africa Cup, which will take place in mid-June. It will be the largest, with the participation of 24 teams for the first time instead of 16.
The Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports, Ashraf Sobhi, met at the headquarters of the Football Federation with its president, Hani Abu Reda, who attended the cup of a cake bearing the lamb. image of the two men and two cups of the championship surrounded by the Egyptian flag.
The African wedding is to take place from June 15th to July 13th.
The Egyptian minister said at a joint press conference with Abu Reda: "A senior committee will be formed under the chairmanship of Prime Minister (Mustafa Madbouli) and the composition of relevant ministers to facilitate the work of the government. Union".
Sobhi revealed that the opening match would be held at the Cairo International Stadium, which can accommodate more than 70,000 spectators.
For his part, the president of the Egyptian Football Federation, Hani Abu Reda, said that "the joy (of organizing the tournament) was followed by a heavy responsibility and followed by serious work. four or five months ".
The African Football Confederation (AFF) has chosen Egypt as host country this week following a competition with South Africa following its decision to withdraw the organization from Cameroon due to delays in infrastructure and stadium facilities, as well as security concerns.
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