The Africa Cup of Nations could remain on a biennial schedule as discussions take place to overturn a planned shift to a four-year cycle.
Speaking at a Confederation of African Football strategy conference in Cape Verde, president Patrice Motsepe noted that officials had deliberated on the schedule over recent days. He confirmed that the organization is examining all options, including bringing the tournament back to a two-year frequency, and emphasized that the matter is actively under review.
The continental championship has traditionally occurred every two years since 1968, with only a single one-year gap separating the 2012 and 2013 tournaments.
However, CAF previously announced in December 2025 that the competition would transition to a quadrennial format following the conclusion of the 2027 tournament in East Africa and a subsequent edition in 2028.
That scheduled modification sparked considerable backlash throughout the continent. National football associations expressed significant worries concerning the global visibility of their squads, the financial and commercial repercussions, and how Africa's premier sporting event would integrate into the broader international football calendar.