Central African Republic Set to Host Home Matches Again, CAF Confirms
The Central African Republic’s national football team has received a significant boost, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirming that they can now resume hosting home matches. This marks a major milestone for the team, who have been forced to play their “home” games in Cameroon and Congo since September 2012 due to the country’s political instability.
The Fauves, as the national team is known, last hosted a match in their home country against Burkina Faso in 2012, securing a memorable victory. Since then, the team has had to travel abroad to fulfill their home fixtures, a situation that has tested both the morale of the players and the footballing infrastructure of the country.
The confirmation from CAF allows the Central African Republic to look forward to their upcoming qualifiers for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), with the team eagerly anticipating their clash against DR Congo in September. The match will mark the second round of qualifying, and with home advantage now restored, the Central African team will be aiming to capitalize on the opportunity.
This development is seen as a positive step for the nation, not just for football but also as a symbol of stability and progress amid recent challenges. Enza-Yamissi and his teammates will be hoping that the return to home soil can provide a significant boost as they seek to qualify for the continental tournament.
