https:\/\/twitter.com\/CAF_Online\/status\/1082599188494540800<\/p>\n
South Africa an Egypt were the only nations that submitted formal bid to host the competition after Cameroon were stripped of rights to host last year November.<\/p>\n
Egypt have previously hosted the Africa Cup of Nations four times 1959, 1974 and 2006. They have managed to win three of the competitions they have hosted.<\/p>\n
Egypt will have six months to prepare for the competition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Confederation of African Football announced on Tuesday morning that Egypt will host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. https:\/\/twitter.com\/CAF_Online\/status\/1082599188494540800 South Africa an Egypt were the only nations that submitted formal bid to host the competition after Cameroon were stripped of rights to host last year November. 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