The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed a major decision concerning the future of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following its Executive Committee meeting on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

CAF described the decision as an important moment for African football, reaffirming AFCON’s position as the continent’s flagship national-team competition.

The development comes amid discussions about changing the tournament’s traditional two-year cycle to a four-year format, a proposal that has generated debate among football stakeholders.

The frequency of AFCON has significant implications for national teams, players, domestic leagues, broadcasters and sponsors across the continent.

CAF’s decision is therefore expected to influence the organisation and future scheduling of the competition, which remains one of African football’s biggest sporting events.

Attention will now turn to further details from the governing body regarding the implementation of the decision and its implications for upcoming editions of the tournament.