CAF considering return to biennial AFCON – Motsepe

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering a return to the traditional two-year cycle for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), less than a year after announcing plans to hold the continent’s flagship football tournament every four years.

CAF President Patrice Motsepe confirmed the development on Friday during a press conference in Cape Verde, on the final day of the organisation’s Strategy Conference.

“‘We are looking at everything, including bringing the AFCON back to every two years,” Motsepe said.

In December 2025, CAF announced that AFCON would move from its traditional biennial schedule to a four-year cycle after the 2028 edition.

Under the plan, the 202...