CAF Considering Resciding Decision on Hosting AFCON Every Four Years
Speaking yesterday at a Confederation of African Football (Caf) strategy conference in Cape Verde, president Patrice Motsepe said: “We’ve discussed it over the last few days. “We are looking at
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has indicated that the Confederation of African Football is reviewing its decision to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years. This decision, announced in December 2025, was met with criticism from national associations over concerns about the visibility of teams, commercial implications, and the tournament's placement in the international football calendar.
Speaking at a strategy conference in Cape Verde, Motsepe suggested that the matter is being assessed, with the possibility of reverting to a biennial format similar to the one since 1968, except for a one-year gap between 2012 and 2013.
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