The International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) has officially announced that all clubs must release their players called up for the Africa Cup of Nations by December 15.
Idman.Biz reports that the tournament will start on December 21 in Morocco. The host country will host the Comoros Islands in the opening match.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the federation has set a strict deadline to avoid disputes between clubs and national teams. According to the new directive, players called up for the competitions must join their national teams six days before the start of the tournament.
This means that some clubs will have to part ways with their players sooner than they had planned. According to the source, FIFA will act as an intermediary in the event of any dispute. The tournament will last until January 18.