The Confederation of African Football has decided. In agreement with FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino, CAF has decided to align the calendar of the African Cup of Nations with that of other major international competitions by no longer organizing it every two years, but every four years. And this from 2028.
A decision which does not pass, even if an African League of Nations will be created in parallel, based on the model of that which already exists in Europe and of which Portugal is the title holder. “It would be dramatic to have a competition every four years and opposite the Euro”critic Walid Acherchour, in After Football on RMC.
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“Today, the CAN is taking off globally with great advertising, media, unprecedented sponsorship… And are we going to screw it up against the Euro, which is one of the biggest competitions behind the World Cup? It’s an absolute waste”continues the journalist, who is worried about the attractiveness of the tournament.
CAN every four years and in summer, “an absolute waste”
According to him, the situation could become even more dramatic if the CAN were organized in summer, which seems to be the trend but has not been confirmed. At this time of year, temperatures would prevent some countries from applying to the organization. “We send lots of promises and in the end, nothing is achievable”he continues.
“Beyond the weather conditions, there are very few countries in Africa that are able to host a competition, so that reduces the candidatessays Walid Acherchour. And when you put them once every four years and opposite the Copa America and the Euro, I don’t see how it can hold up. » The European clubs are delighted.
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