Once every two years, Europe’s biggest teams have to resist several games without some of their best, strongest and well-paid African footballers, because most of them are on international duty, representing their countries in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
One might ask: What is AFCON and why is it so attractive to watch?
Here are some reasons.
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Revolutionary Set Pieces
Not even Mou or Pep could prepare for such a majestic corner kick.
SUMMARY: The African Cup of Nations in one corner kick. 😂pic.twitter.com/8lIPHKk9mc
— SPORF (@Sporf) January 16, 2017
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Exemplary Fair-Play
Those #respect commercials are finally paying off. On and off the pitch. Just watch.
How can you not love The African Cup of Nations 😂 pic.twitter.com/MV0PRfoyd1
— Football Fights (@footbalIfights) January 16, 2017
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Dedicated and surprising fans
Thousands of synchronized dancers, painted faces, painted bodies, masks, feathers and lots of vuvuzelas. Just the usual props for any cheerful fans.
African Cup of Nations = Incredible fans 👌 #AFCON2017 pic.twitter.com/WJhtroRprn
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) January 14, 2017
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Original goal celebrations
Some of the goal celebrations can rival even with the famous Finnish fotballers.
Ghana Kick Off In the #AFCON2017 in 45 Minutes. We arrive In Style Like https://t.co/iLyKlSg5JQ
— A Ghana 🇬🇭 (@Twi_teacher) January 17, 2017
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Surprising and fantastic goals
AFCON doesn’t lack quality, though. Just look at these magnificent goals.
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