Why change AFCON now?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 11, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Why change AFCON now?

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In January 2026, Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe announced plans to shift the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from a biennial to a quadrennial tournament. This decision has sparked debate about the motivations and potential consequences of the change. The announcement raises questions about who stands to gain from this alteration to the tournament's frequency. Sports analyst Usher Komugisha discusses the power dynamics influencing the debate surrounding the proposed change with Samantha Johnson. The discussion explores the potential impact of this decision on the future of African football.

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Samantha Johnson 60% Usher Komugisha 70% Patrice Motsepe 80% Africa ×280% Confederation of African Football 90% AFCON ×2100%

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afcon 100% african football 80% tournament cycle 70% confederation of african football 70% power dynamics 60% patrice motsepe 60% sports analysis 50%

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