14th MEN'S AFRICAN NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP
7 AFRICAN COUNTRIES COMPETE FOR A PLACE IN THE WORLD CUP
Seven African countries will compete for a place in the World Cup 2003 in Japan, through their participation in the 14th Men's African Nations Championship in Cairo-Egypt 1-7 August. The African Champion will qualify to the World Cup in Japan 16-30 November 2003.
One day before the drawing of lots which will be held Thursday 31st July, Egypt, Tunisia, Cameroon, Rwanda, Algeria, Morocco and South Africa ensured participation in what is expected to be the strongest ever African Nations competition. All the big forces will participate with at least four teams favorite to win the Cup, the organizer (Egypt), Cameroon the defending champions, Tunisia the African representative in the last World Championship 2002 and the new force Algeria.
The seven teams will be divided into two groups, one with three teams headed by Egypt and the other with four teams headed by Cameroon