The President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations will expand to 28 teams.
Motsepe announced the decision on Sunday, March 29, following the conclusion of CAF’s executive committee meeting.
The South African said the move is part of CAF’s commitment to elevating African football.
“This is about our commitment to world-class football, bringing together the best African players from across the globe to compete on the continent,” he stated.
However, he did not explain how the format will work with four extra teams, nor when it would be implemented.
