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Caf Considers Two-Year Afcon Cycle Amid Fifa-Uefa Tensions
Caf may revert to two-year Africa Cup of Nations cycle as Fifa and Uefa clash intensifies.
In brief
Caf may revert to two-year Africa Cup of Nations cycle as Fifa and Uefa clash intensifies. Caf's executive committee plans to return to two-year Africa Cup of Nations cycle due to Fifa-Uefa conflict, with Infantino seeking African support ahead of 2027 election. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Caf Reconsiders Afcon Cycle
Caf is preparing to reconsider its decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations every four years with 54 member federations expected to discuss a return to the tournament’s traditional two-year cycle.
Fifa-Uefa Conflict Influences Decision
A committee member stated the changing relationship between Fifa and Uefa has played a significant role in the renewed debate, saying the Africa Cup of Nations was switched to four years in the interests of…
“Given that there is currently a war between the two organisations, it has been made clear to us that there is no longer any need to hold the Africa Cup of Nations every four years”
Infantino Seeks African Support
Caf president Patrice Motsepe said there was "unanimous support" for Infantino in Africa as he attempts to win over African voters ahead of the 2027 FIFA presidential election.
“unanimous support”
In short
Caf's executive committee plans to return to two-year Africa Cup of Nations cycle due to Fifa-Uefa conflict, with Infantino seeking African support ahead of 2027 election.
