The president of world football governing body FIFA, Gianni Infantino has arrived in Algeria ahead of the opener of the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) that will pit host Algeria against Libya at the Nelson Mandela stadium in Algiers this Friday.
The CHAN, Africa's second national flagship tournament, reserved solely for players plying their trade in their domestic championships.
FIFA's supremo Gianni Infantino expressed delight after arriving in the North African nation.
"I'm very happy to be in Algiers where I will take part in the inauguration of the Nelson Mandela Stadium," Infantino said.
"I will also be meeting with Algeria's president, the Algerian football community as well as stakeholders of African football."
"I'm also here for the CHAN which begins on Friday. It is a very important moment for African football" Fifa's president mentioned.
The 2022 CHAN in Algeria will be the first event that will see 18 teams rival for continental recognition after the number of participants was increased from 16 to 18.
The CHAN, which is in its seventh edition, was last won by Morocco in 2021 in Cameroon
Latest Stories
-
Paris 2024: Opening ceremony showcases grandiose celebration of French culture and diversity
3 hours -
Spectacular photos from the Paris 2024 opening ceremony
4 hours -
How decline of Indian vultures led to 500,000 human deaths
4 hours -
Paris 2024: Ghana rocks ‘fabulous fugu’ at olympics opening ceremony
5 hours -
Trust Hospital faces financial strain with rising debt levels – Auditor-General’s report
5 hours -
Electrochem lease: Allocate portions of land to Songor people – Resident demand
5 hours -
82 widows receive financial aid from Chayil Foundation
6 hours -
The silent struggles: Female journalists grapple with Ghana’s high cost of living
6 hours -
BoG yet to make any payment to Service Ghana Auto Group
6 hours -
‘Crushed Young’: The Multimedia Group, JL Properties surprise accident victim’s family with fully-furnished apartment
6 hours -
Asante Kotoko needs structure that would outlive any administration – Opoku Nti
7 hours -
JoyNews exposé on Customs officials demanding bribes airs on July 29
7 hours -
JoyNews Impact Maker Awardee ships first consignment of honey from Kwahu Afram Plains
8 hours -
Joint committee under fire over report on salt mining lease granted Electrochem
8 hours -
Life Lounge with Edem Knight-Tay: Don’t be beaten the third time
9 hours