The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly asked its 54 member associations whether they want the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to continue being held every four years or return to a biennial schedule.
The federations have until Wednesday, October 28, to submit their positions.
The issue has taken several turns in recent months. CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced ahead of the opening of AFCON Morocco 2025 last December that the tournament would move to a four-year cycle from 2028, with subsequent editions scheduled for 2032, 2036 and so on. He later reversed that decision.
The change of course came on October 9 during a CAF summit in Cape Verde. “We are considering restoring the biennial frequency of the AFCON. This matter is under consideration,” Motsepe said.
CAF’s decision to move the tournament to a four-year cycle, a major change for African football, drew criticism across the continent. Economic and financial challenges also complicated the governing body’s plans.
A decision on the tournament’s frequency is therefore expected soon.
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The next AFCON is scheduled for June 19 to July 17, 2027, in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Under the previous schedule, the following editions were due to take place in 2028 and 2032. A return to a biennial format could now change that timetable.
