Overview
- CAF will stage the Africa Cup of Nations every four years starting in 2028, ending the long-running two-year cycle.
- CAF also announced a new Nations League set to begin in 2028 on FIFA international windows, modeled on UEFA’s competition.
- The 2027 edition in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania remains scheduled as the last tournament under the biennial format.
- Algeria’s most-capped player, Aïssa Mandi, supported the change, calling a two-year cadence repetitive and a four-year rhythm more logical.
- Reporting highlights criticism from detractors who argue the decision yields to European club calendar pressures.