CAF restores biennial AFCON format, giving Super Eagles more chances to win title

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has reversed its earlier decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, every four years, restoring the competition’s traditional two-year cycle in a development that could benefit Nigeria’s Super Eagles. CAF had announced in December 2025 that the continental tournament would move from a biennial to a four-year format, with a proposed African Nations League expected to occupy the intervening period. However, following weeks of speculation about a possible reversal, CAF President Patrice Motsepe confirmed earlier this month that the governing body was reconsidering the arrangement. The organisation officially announced the return to the two...