AFCON to hold every four years from 2028 as CAF floats Nations League

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held every four years after the 2028 edition.

The new development was announced at a press conference by Patrice Motsepe, CAF president, after its executive committee meeting in Morocco on Saturday — the eve of AFCON 2025.The four-year gap is set to start after the 2027 and 2028 edition of the tournament, indicating that the 2032 edition will be the first AFCON to be held after a four-year wait.The competition will also align with the European championships and take place in the same year.

The AFCON tournament is traditionally held every two years since 1968, but this has led to clash with European club sides, with many reluctant to release their star players for the tournament in the middle of a busy season.

The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) had previously proposed the four-year idea to cushion the effect on clubs, but was rebuffed by CAF.However, Motsepe believes the change will align the continent with the global football calendar. Thecable