Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham have received AFCON boosts for their players as they will be allowed to remain at their clubs until January 3 at the latest. As per Sky Sports, CAF has agreed to allow players to play for their clubs between December 27 and January 3 before joining up with their national squads for the Cup of Nations finals, which kick-off in Cameroon on January 9.
FIFA Letter stated: “This decision is taken in the spirit of goodwill and solidarity with the affected clubs in recognition of the fact that they, like all members of the football community, have been adversely affected by the onset of the Covid pandemic.”
FIFA added: “It is also assumed that a spirit of mutual cooperation remains between CAF and all relevant stakeholders in this regard, including related to the release of players and the provision of sporting exemptions to travel and quarantine restrictions if required in the future.”
