Egypt Sports Minister, Ashraf Sobhi says his outfit will host a successful African Cup of Nations in the summer, saying everything was in place to make it a success.
The Executive Committee of CAF have given the nod to Egypt to host the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations at the expense of South Africa after winning a majority of votes at a CAF executive committee meeting earlier this month.
Cameroon who were the original host of the tournament lost their hosting rights due to serious delays in its preparations for the expanded 24-team tournament.
“Hosting a big event like the Nations Cup needs around two years of preparations, but we are ready for any challenge,” the Egyptian Sports Minister said in a news conference on Sunday.
“I promise that the country will organise a tournament that is up to the standards of the state. Our target is to organise an exceptional event.”
Sobhi also said that a “high committee” would be formed to remove any obstacles facing the Nations Cup organisers. The prime minister will preside over the committee, he added.
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