French football chief Issa Hayatou says continent is ready to stage Africa Cup of Nations . Hayatou says Nigeria , Morocco , Nigeria , Algeria and Nigeria could all be successful . `` So although it 's a surprise it 's a good surprise because Nigeria and Burkina have produced a good quality of football and that 's been satisfying to see . He believes South Africa has done well hosting Africa Cup of Nations 2000 . Hayatou says 750,000 tickets sold so far is a record for the football tournament .
French football chief Issa Hayatou says continent is ready to stage Africa Cup of Nations . Hayatou says Nigeria , Morocco , Nigeria , Algeria and Nigeria could all be successful . He believes South Africa has done well hosting Africa Cup of Nations 2000 . Hayatou says 750,000 tickets sold so far is a record for the football tournament .