talkSPORT journalist, Simon Jordan
Former English footballer Simon Jordan has said that the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) is not rated as a major tournament due to its low standard.
He affirmed Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher’s claim that the AFCON is not a major tournament because its publicity and competitiveness are not up to standard like others.
The talkSPORT journalist asserted that the level of AFCON is below that of the World Cup, Euros, and Copa America.
Jordan expressed his support for Carragher’s remarks, suggesting that the criticisms towards the Liverpool legend are unfair because the statement was factual.
“I think he [Carragher] made a reasonable point. I think people are trying to make an issue out of it. Everybody knows, aside from those who are choosing to be offended or outraged by it, that the African Cup of Nations does not resonate in the same way as the World Cup, probably the Euros, and probably even the Copa America,” he opined.
What Carragher said about the AFCON
During the post-match analysis of Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Manchester City on February 23, 2025, on Sky Sports, Carragher asserted that although Mohammed Salah, an Egyptian, excels with Liverpool, the lack of a major tournament for his national team could hinder his chances of winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
“I think the problem is that he [Salah] is with Egypt, and he’s probably not playing in a major tournament, or maybe doesn’t have a great chance of winning. I think it’s either the Champions League or a major tournament.
“Normally, the player who excels in that, like Vini Jr. and Mbappe right now, Real Madrid looking really good going for the Champions League. Liverpool will be in that conversation, but right now, Los Blancos are certainly the front-runners,” he said.
Watc Simon Jordan’s comment below:
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Meanwhile watch GhanaWeb’s breakdown of the uproar triggered by Jamie Carragher’s comments on the AFCON and Mo Salah below:
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