Friday, 30 October 2026

Africa Cup of Nations to Remain on Two-Year Cycle

Golazo Newsroom · Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:00

Africa Cup of Nations to Remain on Two-Year Cycle
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  • The Confederation of African Football has reversed its decision regarding tournament frequency.
  • The Africa Cup of Nations will continue to be held every two years.
  • The move follows a formal review of a previously proposed four-year cycle.

The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle. This decision follows a formal review by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding a previous shift in the tournament's scheduling.

According to BBC Sport and kicker, the governing body had initially decided to move toward a four-year cycle. However, following a policy reversal, the competition will maintain its long-standing biennial format.

Data source: BBC Sport, kicker

Updated Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:00

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