A Confederation of African Football (Caf) inspection team will reside in Cameroon for nine days as they try to assess whether the country is on the right course to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Cameroon government spokesman Issa Tchiroma Bakary revealed the inspection team’s plans of the visit as the country guns for a 24 team competition, recently upgraded from 16.
The showpiece that will be held in June and July rather than January and February is expected to draw more crowds than before, an aspect the country is preparing for.
“This inspection mission, like those that will follow throughout the process towards the deadline of the event, is not aimed at sanctioning,” said Tchiroma.
“On the contrary, it is an opportunity for any changes and consultation in order to ascertain the state of preparedness and to readjust as necessary the strategy for the full success of the event,” he added.
Cameroon are the defending champions after claiming the trophy in Gabon at the beginning of this year.
