Overview
- CAF president Patrice Motsepe said on Friday that the confederation is studying a return to holding the Africa Cup of Nations every two years and that a formal decision is under consideration.
- An executive-committee vote on the proposal is expected during CAF meetings in Cape Verde, where the issue was discussed at the confederation's strategy conference.
- Motsepe rejected claims that CAF was taking orders from FIFA or UEFA and said the confederation must protect and promote African football.
- CAF affirmed that the 2027 tournament in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will go ahead as scheduled while the host or hosts for 2028 remain undecided.
- The move to reopen the file follows widespread criticism, media reports that the four-year switch cost about $1 billion, and concerns that fewer editions would cut revenues, reduce exposure for African players, and hurt fan engagement.