Cameroonian footballer Benoît Assou-Ekotto shares his perspective on the impact of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) on the market value of African players. According to Assou-Ekotto, playing in the CAN can be a handicap for African internationals because it involves a month of travel during the club season, and many clubs are reluctant to release their players for such an extended period. He suggests that players from European countries like France, England, Belgium, or Spain may be considered more valuable than African players due to these challenges. Despite the potential difficulties, Assou-Ekotto expresses pride in representing his country as a Cameroonian international.
CAN 2013/ASSOU-EKOTTO: “AFRICAN PLAYERS ARE PAID LESS BECAUSE OF THE CAN”
