The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, announcing that the tournament will return to its traditional two-year cycle.
According to a press release, CAF’s Executive Committee unanimously approved the change on Thursday, October 29.
CAF said the reassessment came after it recognized that the proposed Africa Nations League, which was intended to replace the current AFCON and take place every two years, “would require several years in order to be in a position, to contribute the substantial financial resources necessary, for the CAF Competitions and African Football to be globally competitive and self-supporting.”
CAF President Patrice Motsepe emphasized the return to a two-year cycle was intended to protect the interests of African football, the confederation’s 54 member associations, and African players playing for clubs outside the continent.
The next AFCON will take place in 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, Motsepe confirmed. Subsequent editions are scheduled for 2028, 2031 and 2033.
CAF also noted that the 2030 edition will not take place, in line with the tradition of avoiding continental national team tournaments during FIFA World Cup years.
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