# Africa Cup of Nations: Caf discusses reversing Afcon cycle

> Caf explores reversing Afcon from four-year cycle back to two years.
- Title: Africa Cup of Nations: Caf discusses reversing Afcon cycle
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: caf, africa cup of nations, afcon, two-year cycle, four-year cycle, confederation of african football, patrice motsepe, sports, Africa, Cup, Nations, discusses
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cv0ldzz7yy3no
- Published: 2026-10-09T15:57:49.396+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: caf, africa cup of nations, afcon, two-year cycle, four-year cycle, confederation of african football, patrice motsepe, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Caf is reviewing a potential switch from holding the Africa Cup of Nations every four years to every two years after criticism.