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Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years from 2028
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held once every four years after the 2028 edition, as opposed to its long-standing two-year cycle.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe revealed the change as part of a significant restructuring of the international game on the continent to help it fit better into a packed global calendar.
An AFCON every two years was a vital source of revenue for African national associations, but Motsepe said the introduction of an annual African Nations League competition, similar to the UEFA Nations League, would now help boost coffers instead.
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held once every four years after the 2028 edition, as opposed to its long-standing two-year cycle.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe revealed the change as part of a significant restructuring of the international game on the continent to help it fit better into a packed global calendar.
An AFCON every two years was a vital source of revenue for African national associations, but Motsepe said the introduction of an annual African Nations League competition, similar to the UEFA Nations League, would now help boost coffers instead.