The decision by African soccer bosses to change the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial competition to a tournament held every four years has been met with mixed reaction on the continent, with some seeing it as simply caving in to pressure from European clubs and FIFA.

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe made the landmark announcement following a meeting with FIFA chiefs in Rabat on the eve of the 2025 edition currently taking place in Morocco.

The next Africa Cup of Nations is set for Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in 2027, and Motsepe said another tournament will take place in 2028, after which the AFCON will be held in four-year cycles.

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