Find out when the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to take place, where it is being held, and which 24 nations have qualified.
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Who are the Afcon holders?
Cameroon. They beat Egypt 2-1 in the final in Libreville, Gabon, in February 2017. Vincent Aboubakar scored an 88th-minute winner.
Who is hosting the Afcon this year?
The finals were due to he held in Cameroon, but in January the country was stripped of hosting rights over concerns at the slow pace of preparations. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) moved the tournament to Egypt.
The tournament was eventually pushed back by six days to cater for Ramadan and allow Muslim players time to rest and recover after a month of fasting.
Who has qualified for the Afcon?
Egypt
Algeria
Angola
Benin
Burundi
Cameroon
DR Congo
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Ivory Coast
Kenya
Madagascar
Mali
Mauritania
Morocco
Namibia
Nigeria
Senegal
South Africa
Tanzania
Tunisia
Uganda
Zimbabwe
What are the host cities?
There are three stadiums in Cairo: International Stadium, 30 June Stadium and Al Salam Stadium.
Games will also be played in Alexandria, Ismailia and Suez.
Has the group stage draw been made?
Yes, the groups are listed below and the full fixture list can be seen here.
Group A
Egypt
DR Congo
Uganda,
Zimbabwe
Group B
Nigeria
Guinea
Madagascar
Burundi
Group C
Senegal
Algeria
Kenya
Tanzania
Group D
Morocco
Ivory Coast
South Africa
Namibia
Group E
Tunisia
Mali
Mauritania
Angola
Group F
Cameroon
Ghana
Benin
Guinea-Bissau
When does the Afcon start?
The opening match will feature Egypt vs. Zimbabwe at the Cairo International Stadium on June 21.
Who qualifies from the group stage?
The top two teams, and the four best third-placed sides, advance to the round of 16.
When is the Afcon final?
The final will be held at the Cairo International Stadium on July 19.
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