The Confederation of African Football denounced the “irresponsible and unacceptable” attitude of the President of the Italian club SSC Napoli, Aurelio de Laurentiis who said he no longer wants to recruit African footballers because of their participation in the African Cup of Nations (CAN).
“CAF is appalled by the irresponsible and unacceptable remarks made by Napoli President, Mr Aurelio De Laurentiis on African players and the Africa Cup of Nations,” the Confederation of African Football said in a statement on Sunday.
“By publicly declaring that players who sign for Napoli must sign a waiver denouncing participation in the Africa Cup of Nations as a condition of employment, De Laurentiis’ comments are likely to fall under Article 14 of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations.
CAF, therefore, urges UEFA to initiate disciplinary investigation against him,” CAF stressed.
The participation of African players who play in European leagues, in the African Cup of Nations, raises many criticisms from their coaches and club officials, with many observers see as racism against Africa and an undervaluing of its continental competition.
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