CAF's Motsepe Considers Biennial AFCON Return Amid Criticism
Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), indicated that the organization is considering reverting to a biennial schedule for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following criticism of the newly adopted four-year cycle. This announcement was made during a CAF Strategy Conference held in Cape Verde.
Motsepe stated that the future dates for the competition are under review, mentioning, “We have debated many things these last days, and we are looking at everything, including the AFCON coming back every two years.” CAF had previously confirmed that AFCON will occur in 2027 and 2028, with plans to transition to a four-year cycle starting in 2032. This change was implemented to accommodate the new African Nations League competition, which Motsepe believes will enhance financial opportunities for African football.
The biennial format has been in place since the inaugural tournament in 1957, making this potential shift a significant reversal for the continent.
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