Caf confirms Afcon every four years from 2028

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will be held every four years after the 2028 edition. This move aims to standardize the tournament's schedule.

On December 20, 2025, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will be organized every four years following the 2028 edition. This decision comes after discussions to align the tournament with the FIFA calendar. According to a report from Daily Trust, Caf confirmed the plan to reduce scheduling conflicts in African football.

Similarly, ThisDayLive reported the development, noting it would help synchronize the event with global competitions. No further reasons or changes were detailed in the statements, but the implications for African nations' preparations warrant attention.

This reflects Caf's efforts to streamline football governance across the continent.

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CAF President Patrice Motsepe speaks at press conference rejecting FIFA influence claims on AFCON schedule ahead of Morocco-Senegal final.
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CAF president rejects FIFA influence claims on AFCON schedule change

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On the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal, CAF president Patrice Motsepe defended the decision to shift the tournament to every four years after 2028. He rejected accusations of undue FIFA influence and announced plans for an African Nations League in 2029. Meanwhile, FIFA officials praised the high quality of the ongoing AFCON 2025.

Rais wa Shirikisho la Soka la Afrika (CAF), Dk. Patrice Motsepe, ametangaza kuwa michuano ya AFCON itafanyika kila miaka minne kuanzia 2028 ili kutatua migogoro ya ratiba na mashindano ya vilabu vya Ulaya. Pia, CAF imetangaza uzinduzi wa Ligi ya Mataifa ya Afrika, ambayo itakuwa na maeneo manne ya kikanda na mechi wakati wa dirisha la kimataifa la FIFA. Tangazo hili lina umuhimu mkubwa kwa Kenya, ambayo inajiandaa kuandaa pamoja na Uganda na Tanzania mwaka 2027, ambayo itakuwa ya mwisho chini ya mzunguko wa miaka miwili.

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Reactions to the Confederation of African Football's decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations to every four years after 2028 have been mixed, with coaches decrying loss of autonomy amid pressure from European clubs and FIFA, while some see upsides. An annual African Nations League will launch in 2029 to fill the biennial gap.

Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) imetangaza mageuzi makubwa katika sheria na kanuni zake ili kuimarisha utawala wa soka barani Afrika. Rais Patrice Motsepe amesema mageuzi haya yanakusudiwa kuzuia matukio kama yaliyotokea katika fainali za AFCON 2025. Mageuzi yanategemea mazoea bora ya kimataifa na yametengenezwa kwa ushauri wa wataalamu wa sheria.

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FIFA is reportedly planning to expand the Club World Cup to 48 teams starting in 2029, following the success of the 2025 edition. UEFA has indicated support for the change, marking improved relations between the governing bodies. The move aims to include more European clubs that missed the previous tournament.

Senegal plans to display its Africa Cup of Nations trophy before a match against Peru, rejecting a Confederation of African Football decision to award the title to Morocco. Football chief Abdoulaye Fall called the ruling the 'most blatant administrative robbery' in sports history. The country has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and demanded an investigation into alleged corruption.

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One week after CAF awarded the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title to Morocco, stripping Senegal following a controversial final, the Senegalese Football Federation has formally appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. CAS confirmed the proceedings are underway, with no timeline given amid complex international sports law challenges.

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