Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), announced the adoption of organizing the Africa Cup of Nations tournament every four years instead of the previous cycle, along with increasing the prize money for the winning team from 8 million dollars to 10 million dollars.

This announcement came during a press conference held by Motsepe in Morocco, on the sidelines of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations competition, pointing to the launch of the African Nations League tournament in cooperation with FIFA, in a step aimed at enhancing competition at the continental level.

The Kingdom of Morocco will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, in a version expected to witness strong and exciting competitions on the African level.

These changes are expected to open a new chapter in the history of African football, amid wide anticipation from national federations and fans, due to their direct impact on the international calendar, team development, and enhancing the marketing value of African competitions.