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AFCON now to be played every four years

The Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, will now take place every four years from 2028.

This was revealed by Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, on Saturday.

Since 1968, the tournament has been played every two years.

There was, however, a one-year gap between the 2012 and 2013 editions.

But after the 2027 edition in East Africa and the next one in 2028, it will switch to a four-year cycle.

“We have the most exciting new structure for African football,” Motsepe said.

“I do what is in the interests of Africa. The global calendar has to be significantly more synchronised and harmonised.”

robosky02:
The AFCON is sweeter when played every 2 years

Besides the ideas is to fast track the development of the game in Africa
1. Countries will build stadium
2. The followerhip will grow


We must not be cowed to do what the European want

iwaeda:
Africa has never been free, we still obey our task masters, anyways, it is costly now to host AFCON.

iwaeda:
Africa has never been free, we still obey our task masters, anyways, it is costly now to host AFCON.

robosky02:
The AFCON is sweeter when played every 2 years

Besides the ideas is to fast track the development of the game in Africa
1. Countries will build stadium
2. The followerhip will grow


We must not be cowed to do what the European want

Threedoorsdown:
To be fair all other major tournaments across continents are held every 4 years for alot of good reasons.

Not a bad idea if this was properly reviewed and adjusted for best outcome

GanagiBitrus:
Majority of AFCON players play & earn their living in Europe. It's a big loss to European clubs when their players are absent for international duties.
He Who Plays the Piper Dictates the Tune!


Moreover there is CHAN for African-based players. You can play that every year if you like.

GanagiBitrus:
Majority of AFCON players play & earn their living in Europe. It's a big loss to European clubs when their players are absent for international duties.
He Who Plays the Piper Dictates the Tune!


Moreover there is CHAN for African-based players. You can play that every year if you like.

iwaeda:
Africa has never been free, we still obey our task masters, anyways, it is costly now to host AFCON.

fasho01:
It's been long overdue. Gives it more prestige

Lukuluku69:
We wait for South America, Asia to follow soon then?