Eric Chelle Advocates for Biennial AFCON Schedule
Eric Chelle, the head coach of Nigeria, has endorsed the idea of reverting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to its traditional biennial schedule. Chelle, who previously led Mali at the 2023 AFCON and Nigeria at the 2025 edition, believes that a two-year cycle is essential for the growth of African football.
He stated that having tournaments every two years would provide African nations with more opportunities to develop players and compete against top-level opposition. Chelle's comments came amid discussions initiated by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding a potential shift to a four-year cycle for AFCON, although CAF president Patrice Motsepe has indicated that this decision may be reconsidered.
Chelle also highlighted the economic advantages of hosting AFCON more frequently, such as attracting tourists and boosting local businesses. He is convinced that a biennial AFCON would strengthen African football's competitive standing on the global stage.
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