The Confederation of African Football has decided to hold the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of every two. CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced the change, stating it will start after a final biennial tournament in 2028, with the new four-year cycle beginning with the 2032 edition. This adjustment is intended to alleviate scheduling conflicts for players at European clubs and to better synchronize with the global soccer calendar.
A new yearly competition called the African Nations League will launch in 2029 to maintain annual high-level matches for all member nations. The tournament's prize money is also increasing, with the 2025 AFCON champion set to receive ten million dollars. This structural overhaul aims to enhance player welfare, generate more consistent revenue, and elevate the overall prestige of continental competitions.
A new yearly competition called the African Nations League will launch in 2029 to maintain annual high-level matches for all member nations. The tournament's prize money is also increasing, with the 2025 AFCON champion set to receive ten million dollars. This structural overhaul aims to enhance player welfare, generate more consistent revenue, and elevate the overall prestige of continental competitions.
