CAF tightens AFCON rules: $10k fines for late squads and new player travel limits imposed

CAF has introduced new regulations ahead of the AFCON in Morocco. πŸš¨πŸ‡²πŸ‡¦

β€’ National teams must submit their final squad at least 10 days before kickoff β€” failure to do so attracts a $10,000 fine.

β€’ Only 18 players from each squad will be permitted to travel within cities for matches by plane, road or train.

β€’ Teams moving from Rabat to Casablanca will travel on matchday morning, while those heading to other cities can move a day before.

β€’ Nations expected to travel between cities during the group stage include: Zimbabwe, South Africa, Angola, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Botswana, DR Congo, Benin, Mozambique, Cameroon, Gabon, Comoros, Mali, Zambia, Sudan, Burkina Faso & Equatorial Guinea.

β€’ No full training session at the match venue a day before games β€” teams may only visit and familiarize with the stadium between 2pm and 9pm, pending CAF approval.AFCON preparations are getting serious now.

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