Infantino praises Egypt's preparations for African Cup of Nations

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the preparations made by Egypt, the Egyptian government and the Organizing Committee for the launch of the new edition of the 2019 African Nations Cup, which will be held from 21 June to 19 July.

Hani Abu Reda, President of the Egyptian Football Federation and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Championship, held a session with the President of the International Federation on the sidelines of the opening of the Women's World Cup in France and briefed him on Egypt's preparations for the tournament.

"Egypt is preparing to dazzle the world with one of the best copies in the history of the African Cup of Nations," he said. "We are very impressed with Egypt's ability to hold a historic tournament.