The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is reviewing its plan to stage the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, with a return to the biennial format still being considered.
Speaking on Friday at a CAF strategy conference in Cape Verde, CAF president Patrice Motsepe said the organisation was reconsidering the proposed change following discussions in recent days.
“We've discussed it over the last few days,” he said.
“We are looking at everything, including having the AFCON coming back every two years. We are very clear, the matter is being reviewed.”
The tournament has been held every two years since 1968, except for a one-year gap between the 2012 and 2013 editions.
However, in December 2025, CAF announced plans to move to a four-year cycle after the 2027 edition, which will be hosted by East African countries, and a subsequent 2028 tournament.
The proposed change attracted widespread criticism across the continent, with national football associations raising concerns about its potential impact on the visibility of their teams, commercial opportunities and the competition's place in the international football calendar.
A return to the two-year cycle would maintain the tournament's traditional schedule, although CAF is yet to announce a final decision on the matter.
