Plan to expand Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams is rejected | Africa Cup of Nations
By: Exclusive by Osasu Obayiuwana | Published: 2026-06-30 11:07:48 | Source: www.theguardian.com
A plan to expand the Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams has been rejected, the Guardian has learned.
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The proposal had been made by the Confederation of African Football’s president, Patrice Motsepe, in February at a press conference in Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania. Had it been agreed it would have been put in place for the 2028 tournament.
Two Caf executive committee members, speaking on…
