Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has stated that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is on the same level as the UEFA European Championship and Copa America. He made this assertion in response to comments from Jamie Carragher, who remarked that the AFCON is not a major tournament, while discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or this year.
Speaking on Sky Sports after Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday, Carragher suggested that Salah’s nationality and Egypt’s international record could hinder his chances of claiming football’s top individual award. However, Sturridge expressed his belief that the AFCON remains a significant tournament, akin to any other major competition.
“If you win the Euros or Copa America, it’s deemed to be big, so the AFCON is on the same level,” he concluded.
