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The first summer AFCON in eight years: what 2027 means for Chelsea and the Premier League

The first summer AFCON in eight years: what 2027 means for Chelsea and the Premier League
World Sports · 22:50:13 - Thursday, 12 November 2026

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in the summer, marking the first summer edition of the tournament in eight years. The scheduling shift could have implications for Premier League clubs such as Chelsea, which have several African internationals in their squad.

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