CAN : la CAF rétropédale et maintient finalement le format à 24 équipes
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has put an end to speculation regarding a possible increase in the number of participants in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. While its president, Patrice Motsepe, had announced at a press conference that the tournament would increase from 24 to 28 teams, the continental body quickly published a clarification to correct this information.
During his speech, Patrice Motsepe stated that the next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations would host 28 teams, suggesting that the CAF wanted to expand the competition to offer more places to African nations. This statement immediately sparked considerable interest and numerous reactions within the African football community.
A few hours later, however, CAF reversed course on this announcement with an official statement. The governing body clarified that reports suggesting a 28-team AFCON were incorrect and confirmed that the 2027 edition will retain the current format of 24 national teams.
The statement also recalls that the 2027 AFCON will be played between June and July 2027, while the qualifiers will begin in September and October 2026.
This edition will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, who will be co-hosting the continent's most prestigious football competition for the first time. Fans will therefore see a 24-team Africa Cup of Nations, as in the last three editions, despite rumors of a further expansion of the tournament.
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