CAF Returns to Biennial AFCON Schedule, Opens Bidding for Three New Editions

Sudanhorizon – Agencies

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has notified its member associations, including Sudan, of new amendments to the bidding process for hosting the Africa Cup of Nations finals, following a unanimous decision by its Executive Committee on 29 October to return to holding the tournament every two years.

Under the decision, the editions covered by the bidding process will now be those scheduled for 2028, 2031 and 2033, replacing the previous schedule of 2028, 2032 and 2036. The 2028 edition remains unchanged, while the timetable for the 2030 FIFA World Cup has also been taken into consideration.

CAF has opened a new opportunity for all its member associations, including those that did not submit bids previously, to complete the application process to host one of the designated editions, in accordance with the approved requirements and regulations.

The African football governing body has set 17 November 2026 as the deadline for submitting declarations of interest, while 8 December 2026 is the final date for submitting complete bidding dossiers.

CAF affirmed that the bidding process would be conducted in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency and integrity, ensuring equal opportunities for all bidding member associations, without granting any advantage to those that participated in the previous bidding process.

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