{
  "id": 13127881,
  "title": "CAF reviewing decision to hold AFCON every four years – Motsepe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/caf-reviewing-decision-to-hold-afcon-every-four-years-motsepe",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T13:46:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/caf-reviewing-decision-to-hold-afcon-every-four-years-motsepe/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CAF president Patrice Motsepe has revealed that the Confederation of African Football is reconsidering its decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, which could potentially revert the tournament back to its traditional two-year cycle. \"We are reviewing the matter, considering bringing AFCON back to every two years,\" Motsepe stated on Friday, 9 October, following a CAF Executive Committee meeting during the strategic conference in Cape Verde. This potential shift in the tournament's frequency comes after intense debate over the four-year cycle, which was announced prior to the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. Critics, including players, coaches, and media members, expressed concerns about the impact on African football, such as reduced opportunities for national teams and the diminished value of a regular competition platform. The traditional two-year cycle of AFCON, which has been observed since the tournament's inception, would restore the regular competition rhythm, although CAF has not yet confirmed its final decision on the matter. Motsepe's comments suggest that the organisation is open to revisiting its choice, with the review process ongoing and further information on any calendar adjustments expected once CAF completes its deliberations.",
  "summary": "Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe says the organisation is reviewing its decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, raising the possibility of a return to the tournament’s traditional two-year cycle. “We are looking into bringing AFCON back to every two years. That’s under review,” Motsepe said on […]",
  "key_points": [
    "CAF president Motsepe says CAF reviewing AFCON frequency.",
    "Potential shift from four-year to two-year cycle.",
    "Review ongoing, final decision pending."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Afcon move to every four years under review by Caf",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/afcon-move-to-every-four-years-under-review-by-caf",
        "published": "2026-10-09T15:57:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}