The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has reversed its December decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) every four years, reinstating the tournament's traditional two-year cycle.
Caf president Patrice Motsepe said the move aims to advance, protect and promote the interests of African football, the 54 member associations, and African players at clubs outside the continent.
The biennial schedule has long clashed with the European club calendar, with most recent tournaments played mid-season. FIFA's expanded 32-team Club World Cup in June and July 2024 also forced Caf to adopt mid-season dates.
The next Afcon will take place in 2027, jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Subsequent editions are planned for 2028, 2031 and 2033, with no tournament in 2030 due to the World Cup.
In a dramatic turn, Senegal were initially crowned 2025 Afcon champions before being stripped of the title three months later in favour of Morocco.
