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Africa Cup of Nations: Caf discusses reversing Afcon cycle
Caf explores reversing Afcon from four-year cycle back to two years.
In brief
Caf explores reversing Afcon from four-year cycle back to two years. Caf is reviewing a potential switch from holding the Africa Cup of Nations every four years to every two years after criticism. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Caf strategy conference
Caf president patrice motsepe said discussions are underway to reverse afcon from a four-year cycle back to two years.
“We are looking at everything, including having the afcon coming back every two years. we are very clear, the matter is being reviewed.”
Afcon cycle change
The tournament has been held every two years since 1968, but caf planned a shift to four years after the 2027 afcon.
Criticism of change
National associations criticized the shift over visibility, commercial impact, and the tournament's place in the international football calendar.
The big picture
Caf is reviewing a potential switch from holding the Africa Cup of Nations every four years to every two years after criticism.
