The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering expanding the Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams. CAF President Patrice Motsepe disclosed this after a recent executive committee meeting, although details on the new format and timeline were not provided.
The tournament was last expanded in 2019, when it moved from 16 to 24 teams. Motsepe also confirmed that the 2027 edition will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda as scheduled.
An additional edition is planned for 2028, after which the competition is expected to return to a four-year cycle. CAF is also planning to introduce a new national league competition in 2029, to be played annually, with a 16-team finals tournament every two years.
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Motsepe says the changes are aimed at strengthening African football and encouraging top players to compete more regularly on the continent.
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