Johannesburg:The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its previous decision to transition the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to a four-year cycle and announced that the tournament will continue to be held every two years.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, CAF's Executive Committee unanimously approved the decision after assessing the introduction of a new Africa Nations League competition. The governing body concluded that the proposed tournament would require several years to generate sufficient revenue to support African football development and ensure the financial sustainability of its competitions.

CAF President Patrice Motsepe emphasized that the decision aims to protect the interests of the African football community, including its 54 member associations and African players competing globally. Motsepe expressed concerns about the time needed for the proposed Africa Nations League to contribute significantly to African football development and CAF's global competitiveness.

The next AFCON is scheduled to be hosted collaboratively by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda in 2027, with subsequent tournaments set for 2028, 2031, and 2033. Notably, there will be no AFCON in 2030 to prevent a scheduling conflict with the FIFA World Cup.

CAF initially announced plans in December 2025 to shift AFCON to a four-year cycle, a decision that drew widespread criticism. However, CAF reconsidered the change following discussions at a recent strategy conference in Cabo Verde.