CAF Denies Rumors, Confirms AFCON 2027 Will Feature 24 Teams
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Despite rumours of enlargement, the African Cup of Nations will retain the usual format for its next edition in 2027.
CAF confirms 24-team format for AFCON 2027, dismisses expansion claims
The Confederation of African Football has dismissed reports claiming that the format of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will change, confirming that the tournament will retain its 24-team structure. CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe made the clarification during a press conference on Wednesday, reaffirming that the TotalEnergies AFCON 2027 will feature 24 participating nations. In a statement posted on its official X account on Thursday, CAF debun…
First announced on Thursday 23 July to 28 teams, the African Cup of Nations will take place well with 24 teams. It is Patrice Motsepe, president of the African Confederation of Football, who confirmed the information.
CAF Dismisses 2027 AFCON Format Change, Confirms 24 Teams
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed reports suggesting that the format of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) could be changed,... The post CAF Dismisses 2027 AFCON Format Change, Confirms 24 Teams appeared first on Naija News.
CAF confirms 24-team format for AFCON 2027, dismisses expansion eeports
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will continue to feature 24 teams, dismissing widespread reports that the tournament was set to expand to 28 participating nations .
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