AFCON organisers allowing fans in for free to fill empty stands: source
Organisers at AFCON in Morocco are allowing supporters in for free after kick-off in matches where stadiums are not full, a Confederation of African Football source told AFP...
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Organizers for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco are allowing spectators free entry after matches begin to fill sparsely attended stadiums, according to a Confederation of African Football (CAF) source. This initiative aims to boost attendance as Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup.
- Attendance at the Cameroon vs. Gabon match in Agadir was announced as 35,200, in a venue with over 45,000 capacity.
- The CAF source confirmed that stands are opened approximately 20 minutes into games for fans waiting outside to enter without charge.
- Tickets for most remaining group matches are available starting at 100 dirhams ($10.96), with only host Morocco's games and Algeria's matches against Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea currently sold out.
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The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco saw several teams start their campaigns. Defending champions Ivory Coast began with a 1-0 victory over Mozambique, thanks to a goal from winger Amad Diallo in the Group F match. Also in Group F, Cameroon secured a 1-0 win against Gabon, with Karl Etta Eyong's early goal being the decider. In Group E, Algeria, led by captain Riyad Mahrez, had a dominant 3-0 victory over Sudan, with Mahrez scoring twice. Amidst the on-field action, AFCON organizers are allowing spectators free entry after matches begin to fill sparsely attended stadiums. This measure is intended to boost attendance as Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup.
