AFCON to be held every four years from 2028

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will switch to a four-year cycle starting from 2028, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Patrice Motsepe, has announced.

The tournament, which has been held every two years since 1968 (except for a one-year gap between 2012 and 2013), will have its last two-year edition in 2027, followed by the 2028 tournament.

Motsepe also revealed plans to launch an African Nations League, which will take place annually starting in 2029.

“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.”

The change is aimed at aligning African football with the global football calendar and giving teams and players more preparation time for the continental tournament.