The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has announced that the biennial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will now be held once every four years after 2028.
According to Dr Motsepe, there will be a 2028 edition to be held right after the 2027 edition in East Africa.
He said this is part of the reforms in football on the continent.
“We have the most exciting new structure for African football,” Dr Motsepe said.
“I do what is in the interests of Africa. The global calendar has to be significantly more synchronised and harmonised.”
The CAF President also announced on Saturday, December 20, ahead of the start of the 2025 AFCON, that a new tournament, African Nations League, will be introduced from 2029.
He said the African Nations League will be played annually and it will be similar to the current UEFA Nations League.