Renard puts pressure on CAF to reverse Africa Cup of Nations decision

The Africa Cup of Nations looks set to revert to a biennial tournament. CAF’s decision to move it to a four-year cycle from 2028 sparked widespread objections across African football, and now president Patrice Motsepe has hinted the decision could be reversed.
Back in December 2025, CAF announced that AFCON would be staged every four years from the 2028 edition. No consultation with the parties concerned, no vote. That approach angered a swathe of federation officials and fans alike, given the standing the tournament enjoys across the continent.
Motsepe reopened the file at a recent conference on African football in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, suggesting the tournament could car...