AFCON 2025: FIFA confirms date for release of players
FIFA has given clubs a December 15 deadline, to release players that would represent their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The world football governing body pushed the release date back by a week.This came after fruitful consultation with key stakeholders.
FIFA urged national associations and clubs to hold “good faith bilateral discussions” to ease potential friction over player availability.
The competition will run from 21 December, 2025 to 18 January, 2026, with clubs especially in England set to lose their players for a significant period.
Majority of the 24 participating countries will now just one week to prepare for the competition.
The countries will also have to adjust their preparations having scheduled friendlies ahead of the tournament.
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