CAF President Motsepe Reviews AFCON Hosting Frequency
At a strategy conference in Cape Verde, Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), stated that the organization is reviewing its recent decision to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years. This decision, announced in December 2025, was set to take effect after the 2027 AFCON in East Africa and a subsequent 2028 edition.
The tournament has traditionally been held every two years since 1968, with only one exception between the 2012 and 2013 editions. The proposed shift to a four-year cycle has faced significant backlash from national associations, which expressed concerns over the visibility of their teams, the commercial implications, and the scheduling of Africa's premier football competition within the international calendar.
Motsepe emphasized that discussions are ongoing and that all options, including reverting to a biennial format, are being considered.
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