Overview
- CAF confirms the 2027 tournament in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania will proceed, with the next edition brought forward to 2028 under the new four-year rhythm.
- A pan-African Nations League is slated to launch in 2029 with all 54 member associations, featuring September and October matchdays and a November final.
- Specific dates for the 2028 Africa Cup are not yet set as officials work to align the competition with the international match calendar.
- President Patrice Motsepe framed the changes as a broader restructuring after years of irregular scheduling and clashes with events such as FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup.
- The current Africa Cup in Morocco runs from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026, opening with Morocco versus Comoros.