The Africa Cup of Nations: The History of an Underappreciated Tournament by Ben

Description: The Africa Cup of Nations by Ben Jackson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The Africa Cup of Nations explores the rich history of one of footballs iconic but often overlooked international tournaments. It brings us all the great teams, managers and players who have lit up the tournament, turning a spotlight on African football. Discover how events off the pitch impacted those on it. Publisher Description The Africa Cup of Nations explores the vibrant history of one of footballs iconic but often overlooked international tournaments.For a long time, the Africa Cup of Nations has been seen as a nuisance to European clubs and fans. However, the tournament has a rich history and is fast becoming an event that brings together the finest players in the world. Africas cup has witnessed some tremendous teams, from the great Ghana side of the 1960s, to the Zaire team of the 1970s, right up to the dominant Egypt side of the 2000s.There are many stories of redemption and achievement, such as the return of South Africa in the 1990s following apartheid, and the triumph of Zambia after the tragedy of 1993. The book brings us all the great teams, managers and players who have lit up the tournament. As well as turning the spotlight on African football, it examines the history of African states, looking at how events off the pitch – including apartheid in South Africa and anti-colonial movements – impacted those on it. Author Biography Ben Jackson is an African football and history enthusiast who has a Masters in African Politics from SOAS University in London. He has written for various websites about African history, African politics and African football. Ben is also the editor in chief of Belgian football for Get Football, as well as the founder and host of the Belgian Football Podcast. The African Cup of Nations is his first book. Details ISBN 1801506604 ISBN-13 9781801506601 Title The Africa Cup of Nations Author Ben Jackson Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 320 Publisher Pitch Publishing Ltd GE_Item_ID:157924244; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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