Day: December 20, 2025

CAF unveil new African Nations League
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

CAF unveil new African Nations League

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced reforms to the international football calendar, introducing an annual African Nations League and confirming that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held every four years starting in 2028.

The newly established African Nations League will take place each year during the international windows of September, October, and November.

This competition will be organized regionally, dividing the continent into different zones to enable national teams to compete more frequently, all while minimizing travel burdens and logistical expenses.

CAF believes that the Nations League will inject more structure and competitiveness into African international football, replacing a substantial portion of low-key friendly matches with engaging, meaningful encounters.

This format is also set to provide consistent playing opportunities for teams outside major tournaments, thereby raising standards and fostering greater engagement at all levels.

These reforms reflect CAF’s determination to modernise the governance and competition structures of African football, with the overarching goal of strengthening national teams, enhancing player welfare, and boosting the global appeal of the African game.

African Cup of Nations may be rescheduled to December 2025
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

The Africa Cup of Nations will occur every four years after 2028 tournament

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, announced a significant restructuring of the continent's international football scene on Saturday, January 20.


As part of this overhaul, he announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will now be held every four years, with the first edition scheduled for 2028. This marks a major shift from the previous biennial format.

Motsepe announced at a press conference in Rabat, Morocco, that the AFCON is being adapted to better align with the global football calendar. The introduction of an annual African Nations League will help bridge financial gaps for national associations.

“Our main priority is this AFCON,” he stated, mentioning future tournaments in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda for 2027 and 2028. The first African Nations League will launch after the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, offering more prize money and competition.

Historically held every two years since 1957, the AFCON has struggled to secure its place in the global schedule. This year’s tournament in Morocco is the eighth edition since its return in 2012.