Gabon 2017:

Hayatou upbeat about successful AFCON

Issa Hayatou

CAF President, Cameroonian Issa Hayatou, has reassured that all is set for the kick-off of the 31st edition of Africa Cup of Nations, Gabon 2017.

                Hayatou made the confirmation to the population and those still doubting that the continental football jamboree would actually hold in a country torn apart by election disputes.

                “CAF was in contact with the local organizing committee and its secretariat followed up preparations. We can assure you that there is no problem and the competition would kick-off as planned on January 14”, the fifth CAF President said.

                Hayatou spoke to the media on arrival at the Leon Mbah International Airport on Thursday at 5:30 pm from where he was taken to the Hotel reserved for CAF officials.

                The 31st Total Africa Cup of Nations brings together 16 teams set to play 32 matches till the end of the tournament on February 5.