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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.
Waziri Mkuu wa Michezo wa Kenya, Elijah Mwangi, amekanusha madai kwamba miundombinu duni inaweza kuzuia Kenya, Uganda na Tanzania kuandaa AFCON 2027. Aliongea wakati wa ziara ya kulinganisha nchini Morocco, akisisitiza uwezo wa nchi hizo baada ya mafanikio ya CHAN 2025. Rais wa CAF, Patrice Motsepe, pia alikataa wito wa kuhamisha mashindano haya.
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