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100-day AFCON countdown launched

By Michael Abayateye
A scene at the launch
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The 31st edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, dubbed TOTAL AFCON GABON 2017, will take place from January 14 through February 5.

The Local Organising Committee hosted a milestone event on Thursday October 6 by reminding African football diehards of the remaining 100 days to the kick-off of the tournament. 

The 100-day Countdown event, held at the Franceville Stadium saw 300 volunteering youths, and was an occasion for the youths to take ownership of their feast while simultaneously communicating the message of solidarity and hospitality which they have for the African football world come January 2017, as well as fully manifest the pride of being a part of this humane venture.

It was equally an occasion for the Total AFCON Gabon 2017 Local Organising Committee - known as COCAN GABON, to remind everyone that preparations for AFCON is getting more intensive, and progressively approaching its final phase. The celebration in Port-Gentil, Oyem, Franceville and Libreville promises to be great; of such magnitude as this sport platform consequent to the last playoffs. 

The countdown has thus kicked-off and COCAN GABON is proud to fixe an appointment with you on October 19, at the occasion of the draws for GABON 2017 TOTAL AFCO. Source:CAF

 

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