Should hoy it on the box over here, gets f*** all coverage. Would imagine its equal at least to the African Cup. At least people probably turn up to games/don't get shot/etc etc.
I think even from a neutral's standpoint it's the most interesting continental tournament anywhere save Euros as you literally have no idea who will win before it actually starts. South Korea/Japan/China/Australia and 2039489023854 random Arabs are all in with a chance. No nation has won more than three times, we haven't since 1960. Iraq won in 2007 which was an immense story considering their situation.
You also get to see some absurd minnows like Turkmenistan or Vietnam come and play against established teams like Korea/Japan/Iran/Saudi Arabia, which is always interesting.
I'd probably consider it the third best continental tournament. Asian teams always surprise me in their quality and entertainment. Most people would probably put ACoN above it, but I can't stand it every two years, just continues to show how far Africa still has to come from a footballing standpoint. Unfortunately, no way I'll be watching it, going to be going on from like 3 in the morning over here.