The African Cup of Nations is meant to be a celebration of African football; the continent united in one competition. However, the decision to host the African Cup of Nations in Angola was not the wisest idea.
Angola emerged from civil war in 2002. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises not to travel to the region of Cabinda, in the north-west of the region. Perhaps the country wanted to host the tournament to prove that they had become a safe, stable nation. It is unfortunate that this terrorist group have rendered Angola's efforts vain. For Angola, one isolated incident has meant that this whole tournament has been counter-productive for the country. Its prestige has been vitiated by terrorists.
What promised to be the zenith of Angola's decade has turned into the nadir. This does not bode well for the continent, especially when they play host to the world's biggest festival in June.
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