Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that starting from the next edition of the Africa Cup of Nation which will be hosted by Cameroun, there will be 24 teams instead of the usual 16 and will now be held in June/July.

It made this after a meeting of its executive members in Rabat which will be the first time since 1996 that the tournament would see drastic changes.

Also from the meeting, it clarified that contrary to report that the bi-annual tournament could be held outside Africa and featuring three invited teams from outside the continent, AFCON will be held exclusively in Africa and feature only national teams from the continent.

Cameroun are the defending champions and will also host the next edition of the tournament in 2019 with 24 teams to be included for the first time.

http://sportinghub.com.ng/2017/07/21/afcon-moved-junejuly-expanded-24-teams/

Great, now top clubs won't have problems signing African talents.

Great development.