The Confederation of African Football (CAF) rejects a proposal to expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from 24 to 28 teams, according to reports citing an CAF executive committee member. The idea was put forward by CAF president Patrice Motsepe in February during a press conference in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Under the plan, if approved, the expanded tournament format would have been introduced for AFCON 2028.
The reports say the executive committee member characterizes the expansion proposal as a “very bad idea,” while CAF’s stated objective is to make the competition “world class.” Beyond outlining the rejection and the intended timing for 2028, the sources do not provide additional details on alternative formats, reasons for the decision, or any next steps.
Overall, both outlets report the same outcome: CAF decides against increasing the number of participating teams from 24 to 28 for the next planned edition.
