The African Cup of nations kicks off later Sunday, amid further controversy over the timing of the tournament - je 20.01.2008 08

The African Cup of nations kicks off later Sunday, amid further controversy over the timing of the tournament. Fifa president Sepp Blatter says the Confederation of African Football should consider moving the event to coincide with Europe's off-season. Sixteen teams, many with players from European clubs, have made the finals. The first match pits hosts Ghana against Guinea. +++SYN-MAZ+++