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CAF restores two-year cycle for Africa Cup of Nations

Original: CAF restores two-year cycle for Africa Cup of Nations By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Confede

The Confederation of African Football has officially reversed its stance on the scheduling of its flagship tournament, restoring the Africa Cup of Nations to a two-year cycle. The decision reverses the shift to a four-year rhythm and will reshape qualification planning for African national teams and the calendars of clubs and leagues that release players for the competition.

Why now: A reversal of the tournament's scheduling directly affects African national teams, players and clubs, prompting wide debate among football fans.

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• CAF restores two-year cycle for Africa Cup of Nations By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Confederation of African Football has officially reversed its stance on the scheduling of its flagship tournament. The continental governing body announced through a… · publicnewsfeed

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