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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has condemned Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis for his recent comments about the Africa Cup of Nations. De Laurentiis, the owner of the Italian Club, has vowed never to sign African players unless they agree to sign a contract that they will not play at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
The Napoli boss feels it's unfair for European clubs to keep paying salaries to such players while representing other interests.
AFCON was rescheduled to January and February due to adverse weather conditions in host nations in West Africa during the June/July period.
The new dates clash with the football season in most European countries. In a statement, CAF has urged Europe's governing body, UEFA, to take disciplinary action against De Laurentiis. Is De Laurentiis unfair to African players?
📸Aurelio De Laurentiis