Patrice Motsepe delivers huge update on switching AFCON calendar

CAF president Patrice Motsepe has delivered a major update on the proposed changes to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) calendar, revealing that a decision on the tournament’s frequency will be announced soon.

AFCON has traditionally been held every two years, but CAF has been reviewing the competition’s schedule, with the possibility of switching to a four-year cycle.

However, Motsepe has indicated that there is significant support among member associations for returning to the biennial format.

“I made an announcement a few weeks ago in Cape Verde that we will be reviewing, and there was popular support for going back to two years, which is something that I have always supported, and we will take the right decision.

“I am very clear in my mind; I have received a lot of correspondence from our member associations on what should happen, to have the AFCON every two years, but a decision will be taken, and I am confident the right decision will be made, and we will announce that decision very soon,” said Motsepe, as cited by SABC Sport.

The proposed change comes amid discussions about restructuring the international football calendar, with CAF considering the implications of holding its flagship national team competition less frequently.

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