afcon how often

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has traditionally been held every two years (biennially).

How often AFCON is held

• Since 1968, AFCON has been organised roughly every two years under the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

• The tournament switched from even to odd years in 2013 (for example, 2013, 2015, 2017, etc.), but the basic pattern stayed biennial.

New changes from 2028 onward

• In December 2025, CAF announced that AFCON will change from a two‑year to a four‑year cycle starting with the 2028 edition.

• The 2027 AFCON (set for Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda) will still go ahead, and then AFCON will be played every four years in leap years (2028, 2032, etc.).

Simple timeline

• 1968–2025: AFCON held every two years.

• 2025 Morocco edition: part of the existing two‑year rhythm.

• 2027: AFCON still played as planned.

• 2028 onward: AFCON becomes a quadrennial tournament (every four years).

In short: AFCON has been every two years, but from 2028 it will be every four years.

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