CAF reverses decision, keeps Afcon biennial
The proposal to move Afcon to a four-year cycle and introduce a biennial CAF Nations League was not widely welcomed.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a reversal of its decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, opting to return to the tournament's previous biennial schedule. In a statement on X, CAF's Executive Committee (EXCO) confirmed the unanimous approval to bring back the two-year cycle for AFCON.
The EXCO declared, "The Confédération Africaine de Football ('CAF') Executive Committee ('EXCO') today unanimously decided that the CAF Africa Cup of Nations ('AFCON') will return to taking place every Two Years." This decision was made at the CAF Strategy Conference held in Cabo Verde from October 7 to 9, 2026. CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe announced at this conference that the EXCO would reassess the previous four-year cycle decision for AFCON.
The unanimous vote now overturns that choice, though the post did not specify which edition would initiate the restored two-year timeline.
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