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CAF Asks Member Federations to Decide on AFCON Cycle by October 28
The Reporter (Amharic) · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on The Reporter (Amharic)
AI SUMMARY
The Confederation of African Football has requested all 54 member associations to submit their decisions on whether the Africa Cup of Nations should be held on a two-year or four-year cycle by October 28, 2026.
- The Confederation of African Football sent an official letter to all 54 member football associations to submit their decision on the AFCON cycle by Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
- A vote to determine whether the tournament will remain on its two-year cycle will take place during the General Assembly on November 12, 2026, in Nigeria.
- CAF President Patrice Motsepe previously announced in December that AFCON would shift to a four-year cycle starting in 2028 due to pressure from FIFA's international calendar restructuring.
- Following strong opposition from coaches, federations, and the public, Motsepe indicated at a strategy meeting in Praia, Cape Verde, that the Executive Committee will review the proposal and put it to a vote.
- Comoros Football Federation President Said Ali Athouman, Ivory Coast coach Hervé Renard, and DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre all voiced support for maintaining the biennial two-year cycle.
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