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CAF reverses course: Africa Cup of Nations returns to biennial format
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CAF reverses December decision; Africa Cup of Nations returns to biennial format instead of every four years.
The Confederation of African Football announced it has reversed its December decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle, returning instead to the traditional biennial format. CAF's Executive Committee voted unanimously to restore the tournament to every two years. CAF President Patrice Motsepe said the decision aims to protect the interests of African football, the 54 member associations, and African players based outside the continent. The unexpected shift to a four-year schedule announced in December had faced widespread opposition.
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