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Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years after 2028 edition

The Cup of Nations has usually been held at two-year intervals since the very first edition in 1957 © Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP

Rabat (AFP) – The Africa Cup of Nations will be staged every four years following an edition planned for 2028 in a major change to what is currently a biennial showpiece, African football chief Patrice Motsepe announced on Saturday.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president revealed the change as part of a significant restructuring of the international game on the continent to help it fit better into a packed global calendar.

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