CAF argues there is no proof pitches have caused injuries at 2017 AFCON

The Confederation of African Football has rejected claims that the poor pitches at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon have led to player injuries. Ghana boss Avram Grant insisted "five injuries have been down to the pitch". Of the four pitches used Port-Gentil's has been most criticised, but it will host Sunday's Egypt v Morocco quarter-final and the third place match. "It has not been scientifically proved that injuries are related to the pitch," said Caf's Junior Binyam. The governing body's media spokesman added to BBC Sport: "Journalists are assuming that the injuries are down to the pitch but... Read Full Story