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June 20, 2019
The Confederation of African Football has warnedcountries participating in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON finals, tobrace up to the possibility of playing in high temperatures.
A statement from the continental football governingbody on Thursday said that average temperature during the AFCON finals, waslikely to be between 35-38 degrees Celsius, with an average humidity of 40 percent to 60 per cent.
The statement said at this level, FIFA recommendsthree-minute rest-and-refreshing breaks in the 30th and 75th minutes.
Adding that The breaks must require the provision ofcold containers on wheels to put crushed ice, drinks for referees and smalltowels cold and wet to place around the neck for 26 people (four referees and22 players).
CAF alsosaid It will be necessary to prepare for any eventuality of emergencies. Itwill be important to b