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Africa Cup of Nations Shifts to Quadrennial Schedule in 2029

1/22/2026

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that the Africa Cup of Nations will shift to a quadrennial schedule starting in 2029, after the 2025 tournament.
Motsepe unveiled plans for a new African Nations League to begin in 2029, in consultation with FIFA.
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet criticized the changes as "totally wrong."
Motsepe defended the reforms as beneficial and increased competition, while exact dates and hosts remain unconfirmed.

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that the Africa Cup of Nations will shift to a quadrennial schedule starting in 2029, after the 2025 tournament.
Motsepe unveiled plans for a new African Nations League to begin in 2029, in consultation with FIFA.
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet criticized the changes as "totally wrong."
Motsepe defended the reforms as beneficial and increased competition, while exact dates and hosts remain unconfirmed.