"We have included the two nations in the hope that the bans can be lifted now not later than weeks earlier than the primary matchday in June," a Confederation of African Football (CAF) spokesman told AFP.
A Zimbabwe government-funded umbrella sport frame drew the ire of FIFA by means of sacking national football association executives led by means of Felton Kamambo over troubles along with failing to account for public budget.
Kenyan sports activities ministry officials disbanded the countrywide football federation after its president, Nick Mwendwa, become charged with more than one counts of fraud.
CAF have set a closing date of mid May for the bans to be lifted or the countries will be barred from taking component.
Should Kenya and or Zimbabwe fail to have the suspensions lifted, the corporations they're positioned in will shrink from four nations to three with the top finishers nonetheless qualifying for the finals.
The first qualifying matchdays are scheduled between May 30 and June 14, with two extra rounds among September 19 and 27 and the final subsequent year from March 20-28.
Ivory Coast, who staged the event in 1984 when it contains just eight groups and turned into gained for the first time by Cameroon, will host a 24-group occasion subsequent June and July.
The Ivorians hope home benefit will assist complete a treble after becoming African champions in 1992 in Senegal and once more in 2015 in Equatorial Guinea.
Since the Cup of Nations changed into accelerated from 16 teams to 24 3 years in the past, six stadiums are required and Abidjan (), Bouake, Korhogo, San Pedro and Yamoussoukro are the Ivorian choices.
On a go to to the west African u . S . This month, CAF president Patrice Motsepe turned into up to date at the stadium constructing and refurbishments.
