CAF Restores AFCON to Two-Year Cycle After Vote
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, returning to the traditional two-year schedule following a unanimous vote by its Executive Committee on October 30. This decision rescinds a plan made in December 2024 to shift to a four-year cycle starting in 2028, which included the introduction of a new competition called the African Nations League in 2029.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe indicated that concerns over the revenue generation timeline for the African Nations League influenced this reversal. The original four-year proposal faced criticism during the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, with stakeholders arguing it favored European clubs over African football needs.
The next AFCON is scheduled for 2027, co-hosted by Tanzania and Uganda, with subsequent tournaments planned for 2028, 2031, and 2033, while no tournament will occur in 2030 to avoid conflict with FIFA World Cup years.
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