Africa Cup of Nations showcases the continent's finest footballers – and China's economic clout
- Written by Simon Chadwick, Professor of Sport and Geopolitical Economy, SKEMA Business School
When the Africa Cup of Nations begins on January 13, the opening match between Guinea Bissau and the hosts, Ivory Coast, will be played at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. The state-of-the-art venue is one of six stadiums being used during the football tournament.
At a ceremony to mark the beginning of its construction in 2016, the former...
