Caf considers reversing Afcon switch to four-year cycle

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 18:07 · Archive

The Africa Cup of Nations could continue every two years rather than switching to a four-year schedule.

The Africa Cup of Nations could continue to be held every two years, with Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe saying the proposed switch to a four-year cycle is 'being reviewed'. Speaking at a Caf strategy conference in Cape Verde on Friday, Motsepe said: 'We've discussed it over the last few days. We are looking at everything, including having the Afcon coming back every two years. We are very clear, the matter is being reviewed.'

The tournament has taken place every two years since 1968, with only a one-year gap between the 2012 and 2013 editions. In December 2025, however, Caf announced it would shift to a four-year schedule after the 2027 Afcon in East Africa and a 2028 edition. National associations had raised concerns about the visibility of their teams, the commercial implications and where Africa's biggest competition would sit in the international football calendar.

How it is being reported

• Africa Cup of Nations may stay as a biennial event, says CAF chief MotsepeCAF had declared the Africa Cup of Nations would be held every four years, but may reverse that decision.Al Jazeera · 9 Oct, 22:17
• Afcon move to every four years under review by CafThe Africa Cup of Nations may continue to be held every two years, with discussions under way to reverse its proposed switch to a four-year cycle.BBC Sport · 9 Oct, 16:57

In this story: Confederation of African Football · Patrice Motsepe · Cape Verde · Senegal · East Africa

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