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The Confederation of African Football (Caf) is considering reverting to a two-year cycle for the Africa Cup of Nations, reversing a previous move to a four-year schedule. The decision is reportedly influenced by the ongoing rivalry between FIFA and UEFA.
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The scheduling of major sporting events often reflects broader geopolitical power struggles within international sports governing bodies.
This story comes from Ed Aarons and Romain Molina.
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) is preparing to reconsider its decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) every four years, with the 54 member federations expected to discuss a return to the tournament’s traditional two-year cycle at a strategic conference in Cape Verde.
The issue is expected to be put to a vote at Caf’s executive committee meeting on Friday afternoon. Caf has been approached for comment.
The potential reversal comes 10 months after Caf moved the competition to a four-year schedule, a decision the Guardian reported was taken without consulting its 54 member associations and sparked considerable controversy .
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