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AFCON moves to 4-year cycle as new Africa Nations League created

AFCON moves to 4-year cycle as new Africa Nations League created

Summary

The Africa Cup of Nations will now happen every four years, instead of every two. A new competition called the African Nations League will start, involving teams from all over Africa.

Key Facts

  • The Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years.
  • The African Nations League is a new tournament for African teams.
  • The Confederation of African Football President, Patrice Motsepe, announced these changes.
  • The next Africa Cup is in 2025 in Morocco.
  • The 2027 Africa Cup will be hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
  • The African Nations League will have games in September and October, with finals in November.
  • This new league is open to all 54 member countries of the Confederation of African Football.
  • The schedule of the African Nations League (annual or every two years) is not yet decided.

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