CAF may return AFCON to a biennial cycle - The Guardian
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive committee is expected to confirm the return of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to a biennial cycle next month, reversing a previous decision to hold it every four years. CAF president Patrice Motsepe is reportedly under pressure, with national football associations losing confidence in his leadership, partly due to his handling of this tournament frequency change.
Why it matters
This decision significantly impacts the scheduling, logistics, and financial aspects of Africa's premier football tournament, affecting national teams, clubs, and broadcasters. It also highlights internal political struggles and leadership challenges within CAF.
--> In Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, the executive committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected next month to confirm the return of the Africa Cup of Nations to a biennial cycle. According to The Guardian , CAF president Patrice Motsepe is under growing pressure, while representatives of the continent's football associations are reportedly losing confidence in him.
Last week, Motsepe announced his intention to return the tournament to being held every two years. This came 10 months after the decision to organize the Africa Cup of Nations every four years.
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