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Why change AFCON now?

Why change AFCON now?

Summary

The Confederation of African Football is thinking about changing the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) schedule from every two years to every four years. This change has sparked a debate about who would benefit and how it might affect football in Africa.

Key Facts

  • AFCON currently happens every two years.
  • The Confederation of African Football's president is Patrice Motsepe.
  • The proposal is to change the cycle to every four years.
  • The change has led to discussions about its impact on African football.
  • Sports analyst Usher Komugisha is involved in the discussion.
  • Samantha Johnson explores the topic to understand who gains from this change.

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