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CAF restores biennial AFCON after one year

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CAF restores biennial AFCON after one year

The executive committee of the Confederation of African Football unanimously voted to restore the Africa Cup of Nations to a biennial schedule. Patrice Motsepe cited insufficient revenues from a replacement competition, while journalist Philippe Doucet criticised the decision, according to Afrik-Foot.

The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unanimously voted on Thursday 29 October to restore the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to a biennial schedule, less than a year after the announced switch to a four-year cycle. CAF president Patrice Motsepe justified the change by saying that a replacement competition was unable to generate revenues immediately comparable to those of AFCON, reports Afrik-Foot.

Canal+ Sport Afrique journalist Philippe Doucet believes the first reform was intended to meet the expectations of Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, and major European clubs, according to Afrik-Foot. He also says the return to a two-year cycle comes as Motsepe’s presidency is being challenged and uncertainty remains over the organisation of AFCON 2027 in East Africa. Motsepe announced that he would not seek another term as CAF president in 2029.

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