Monday briefing: CAF facing allegations of not fully consulting members over AFCON switch to quadrennial format
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19 January 2026 - 5:30 AM
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is facing accusations of not fully consulting its member associations regarding the decision to change the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to a quadrennial format from 2028, The Guardian has reported.
Last month, CAF president Patrice Motsepe revealed plans to change the format of the tournament, which had operated on a biennial basis since 1968.
However, ‘several presidents’ of African football federations have told the UK publication tha
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