CAF don reverse plan to hold Africa Cup of Nations every four years, according to Punch report of October 30, 2026. Executive committee support return to two-year cycle unanimously after the organisation strategy conference for Cabo Verde from October 7 to 9.
But person need read the announced sequence well. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda still be joint hosts for 2027, followed by editions scheduled for 2028, 2031 and 2033. So first two gaps na one year and three years, before calendar reach two-year interval.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe link the change to money wey African football development need. Earlier approach join less frequent AFCON with proposed Africa Nations League. CAF conclude say new competition go need several years before e fit bring the substantial contribution wey dem first expect.
The revised approach keep AFCON central for that funding and development strategy. Motsepe also mention interest of CAF 54 member associations and African players wey work for clubs outside the continent. Those na reasons dem present, no be financial results wey independent assessment don measure.
Calendar consider 2030 FIFA World Cup, as CAF say continental finals no suppose occupy the same year. That explain why the announced plan no get 2030 AFCON. E no provide match dates or qualification schedules for the editions wey go follow.
For national teams and supporters, useful difference na restored policy and transition into am. Next edition remain East African tournament for 2027. The sequence wey dem publish with decision suppose guide planning until CAF provide fuller competition arrangements and details for later tournaments.