CAF restores the Africa Cup of Nations to a biennial schedule

Updated 2026-11-01 · told from many outlets at once

The African Football Confederation changed the Africa Cup of Nations schedule from every four years to every two years, with the next tournament set for 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

• The Confederation of African Football reversed its plan to stage the Africa Cup of Nations every four years.
• The next Africa Cup of Nations will occur in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
• CAF President Patrice Motsepe said the decision protected the interests of African football.
• The CAF Executive Committee unanimously approved the return to a biennial AFCON format.
• The proposed Africa Nations League would require several years to be ready.
• CAF's Executive Committee unanimously approved the change on October 29.

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