AFCON 2020–often confused with AFCON 2021 and CHAN 2020–was hosted in Cameroon , with games spread across several major cities.

Quick answer

When people say “AFCON 20” online, they usually mean one of two tournaments:

  • The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (CAF kept the “2021” label) played in early 2022, hosted in Cameroon.
  • Or the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN 2020), also hosted in Cameroon but reserved for players active in their home leagues.

So in both popular uses, “AFCON 20” points to tournaments played in Cameroon , mainly in:

  • Yaoundé
  • Douala
  • Limbe
  • (plus other AFCON 2021 venues like Garoua and Bafoussam)

Mini breakdown: which “AFCON 20” do you mean?

1. CHAN 2020 (often called “AFCON 2020” in forums)

  • Official name: 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
  • Host country: Cameroon.
  • Host cities/venues (CHAN):
    • Yaoundé – Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium.
* Douala – Japoma Stadium and Reunification Stadium.

* Limbe – Limbe Omnisport Stadium.
  • It was postponed and eventually played in early 2021 but kept the “2020” label.

2. AFCON 2021 (the main Africa Cup of Nations)

A lot of fans casually say “AFCON 20” when they mean the Cameroon edition that actually kicked off in January 2022.

  • Official name: 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
  • Host country: Cameroon (first AFCON there since 1972).
  • Key venues included:
    • Olembe Stadium (Yaoundé) – opening game Cameroon vs Burkina Faso.
* Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium (Yaoundé).

* Stadiums in Douala, Garoua, Bafoussam, and Limbe.

Simple table to clarify

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Tournament Often called Where it was played Main cities
2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) “AFCON 20 / CHAN 2020” in forums Cameroon Yaoundé, Douala, Limbe
2021 Africa Cup of Nations “AFCON Cameroon edition” (sometimes “AFCON 20” casually) Cameroon Yaoundé, Douala, Garoua, Bafoussam, Limbe

Forum / trending context

  • On football subreddits and forums, people mix “AFCON 20”, “AFCON in Cameroon” and “CHAN 2020”, especially when talking about players missing club games or about stadiums in Yaoundé and Douala.
  • In Premier League and European club fan spaces, recent AFCON talk focuses on how call‑ups affect December–February fixtures, which is why you’ll see threads about AFCON “hitting hard this year” even when the official tournament year and play year don’t match.

In short: if someone asks “where is AFCON 20?”, the accurate short reply is: Cameroon – mainly in Yaoundé, Douala, Limbe (and for the full AFCON, also Garoua and Bafoussam).

TL;DR: “AFCON 20” online usually refers to the Cameroon-hosted editions; both CHAN 2020 and AFCON 2021 were held across multiple cities in Cameroon , with Yaoundé and Douala the best-known hubs.

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