Kompany talks about the AFCON and Jackson's departureVincent Kompany / @x.comBayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has once again highlighted the immense significance of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFC...
Kompany talks about the AFCON and Jackson's departure
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Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has once again highlighted the immense significance of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), emphasizing its special value for African players in statements made from Europe.
The Belgian coach, who is of Congolese descent, stressed that this continental tournament cannot, under any circumstances, be downplayed, given its sporting and symbolic importance across the African continent.
The Africa Cup of Nations is the oldest continental competition in African football. It was launched in 1957 in Sudan, with the participation of four founding members of the Confederation of African Football, without a qualification phase. The idea for the tournament was conceived during the FIFA Congress held in Lisbon in 1956, before becoming the continent’s flagship football event.
🎙️ [𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏] Vincent Kompany veut une victoire de la RDC🇨🇩 à la CAN 2025 !
— Leopard Leader Foot (@leopard243) December 13, 2025
Alors qu’il répondait à une question sur le départ de Nicolas Jackson avec le Sénégal au Maroc, l’entraîneur du Bayern Munich, qui souhaite une bonne chance à son attaquant, n’a pas hésité… pic.twitter.com/Ndk0PGI5Vk
Kompany talks about AFCON and Jackson's departure
Regarding the departure of African players based in Europe to join their national teams, Kompany affirmed that the Bavarian club fully supports its players’ international commitments. He specifically noted that Senegalese striker Jackson will join the Senegal squad after the match against Mainz 05.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the Bayern Munich vs. Mainz fixture, Kompany said: “My information is that he will leave with Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nations after the match against Mainz. We hope he goes as far as possible.”
He added: “Of course I want Congo to win, but if not, I wish him all the best. For African players, the importance of this competition should never be underestimated.”
🗣️« Bien sûr que j’aimerai que la RDC la remporte… » (Vincent Kompany)
— Actu foot RD Congo 🇨🇩 (@ActuFootRDCongo) December 13, 2025
🤩 En conférence de presse, le coach du Bayern n’a pas caché son souhait de voir son pays d’origine remporter le sacre au Maroc! 🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/tvfpq2LTUj
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