Africa Cup of Nations
Sorry if this document is still not perfectly readable. I am French, so writing a very detailed project in English is difficult for me, but I tried to explain every idea as clearly and precisely as possible.
Project: Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Mode for EA SPORTS FC 27
Introduction
I would like to present an idea for a new game mode in EA SPORTS FC 27: a complete Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) experience.
The objective is to create a mode similar to the FIFA World Cup mode that existed in FIFA 23, with a dedicated menu, animations, official atmosphere, licensed content and a unique tournament experience.
The CAN is one of the biggest football competitions in the world, with incredible supporters, historic teams and a very special atmosphere. This mode would allow players to experience the competition in a realistic and immersive way.
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Main Menu Design
The CAN mode menu should be inspired by the FIFA 23 World Cup mode menu.
The menu should include:
- A dedicated CAN background with African stadiums, supporters, flags and players.
- Official CAN colors and visual identity.
- A cinematic introduction when entering the mode.
- African music and stadium atmosphere.
- Dynamic animations with players celebrating, supporters waving flags and fireworks.
When the player enters the CAN mode, a cinematic animation starts:
- The camera flies above African stadiums.
- Supporters are shown singing and celebrating.
- National flags appear on screen.
- The CAN trophy is shown.
- The official tournament logo appears.
Then the player arrives at the main menu.
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CAN Main Menu Options
Play Tournament
A complete CAN tournament experience.
Players can:
- Choose their national team.
- Play the group stage.
- Manage tactics and squads.
- Reach knockout stages.
- Play the final and lift the trophy.
Before starting the CAN tournament, players should also have the option to choose the kick-off stage: Group Stage, Round of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals or Final, allowing them to directly experience the most exciting moments of the competition.
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Quick Match
A mode allowing players to play any CAN match.
Examples:
- Algeria vs Egypt.
- Morocco vs Senegal.
- Nigeria vs Ivory Coast.
- Cameroon vs Ghana.
"Before starting the CAN tournament, players should also have the option to choose the kick-off stage: Round of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals or Final, allowing them to directly experience the most exciting moments of the competition."
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Online CAN Tournament
A competitive online mode where players can:
- Create their own CAN tournament.
- Compete against other players.
- Win rewards.
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History of the CAN
A section explaining:
- Previous winners.
- Legendary players.
- Historic matches.
- Tournament records.
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Tournament Presentation
The tournament presentation should feel like a real CAN competition.
Before each match:
- National anthems.
- Player lineups.
- Flags displayed.
- Stadium atmosphere.
- Supporters singing.
- Commentary adapted to the competition.
During matches:
- CAN graphics.
- Official tournament scoreboard.
- Realistic celebrations.
- African stadium atmosphere.
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Animations
Important animations:
Opening Ceremony
A cinematic opening ceremony with:
- Dancers.
- Fireworks.
- Supporters.
- Trophy presentation.
Trophy Celebration
After winning:
- Players lift the CAN trophy.
- Confetti falls.
- Supporters celebrate.
- Team photos are taken.
Qualification Moments
When a team qualifies:
- Players celebrate.
- Supporters react.
- Special CAN graphics appear.
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Licences Needed
To make this mode realistic, EA SPORTS would need all necessary official licences.
Required licences:
- CAF licence.
- Africa Cup of Nations official licence.
- National team licences.
- Player licences.
- Stadium licences when possible.
- Official tournament branding.
- Official trophy and logos.
The goal is to create the same level of authenticity as the FIFA World Cup mode in FIFA 23.
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Atmosphere and Immersion
The CAN has a unique identity, so the game should include:
- African supporters.
- Drums and chants.
- National flags everywhere.
- Different stadium decorations.
- Special commentary.
- Cultural elements from different countries.
Every match should feel like a real CAN match.
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Career / Management Addition
A possible extra mode:
CAN Manager Mode
Players could:
- Choose a national team coach role.
- Select squads.
- Manage tactics.
- Prepare for matches.
- Try to win the tournament.
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Final Goal
The objective is to create the most realistic Africa Cup of Nations experience ever in a football video game.
A CAN mode inspired by FIFA 23 World Cup mode would bring a new experience to EA SPORTS FC 27 and allow millions of football fans around the world to experience one of the greatest international tournaments.
Please, I really insist, many African fans are asking for an Africa Cup of Nations theme to be included in at least one FIFA game. Please try to release it for FC 28. Thank you very much. I really insist—it's my dream. It would make me play the game even more; I’d be absolutely overjoyed. I’d leave nothing but 5-star reviews, I’d be so happy.
Thank you for taking the time to read this project.
