CAF AFCON Tournament Format Change

CAF has reverted to a two-year cycle for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a unanimous vote, abandoning the four-year plan initiated in December 2024. The next AFCON will occur in 2027, co-hosted by Tanzania and Uganda.

The Confederation of African Football has decided to revert the Africa Cup of Nations to a two-year format, abandoning plans for a four-year cycle. CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced this change during a strategy conference in Cabo Verde.

CAF has decided to revert the Africa Cup of Nations to a biennial format, with the next tournament scheduled for 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. This decision was made during the CAF Executive Committee meeting in Cabo Verde.