Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) may return to its traditional biennial format, marking a potential shift from the current four-year cycle.
The announcement suggests a move to restore the tournament to its "habitual" schedule, which has historically seen the competition held every two years. While the source material does not specify the immediate timeline for this change, Motsepe’s statement indicates an intention to revert to the previous structural norm for the continent’s premier football championship.
This potential adjustment addresses long-standing discussions regarding the frequency of the AFCON. By moving back to a two-year interval, the CAF would align the tournament with the rhythm it maintained for decades before the recent shift to a quadrennial calendar.
The decision, if implemented, will impact the scheduling of continental competitions and national team preparation cycles across Africa. The announcement was made by the head of the governing body, underscoring the official stance of the CAF on the future structure of the event.
<small>Source: Actu Cameroun — read the original story there.</small>
