Motsibi approves 28 teams for Africa Cup
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), led by Patrice Motsepe, has decided to increase the number of teams participating in the Africa Cup of Nations finals from 24 to 28 teams, in order to expand the competition and provide more opportunities for African teams to compete in the tournament. The announcement was made during a press conference in Johannesburg, as the new tournament format is still under review and will be announced later, ahead of the 2025 edition scheduled to be held in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Motsepe praised the improvement in the performance of African teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where more than 90% of them advanced past the group stage — the highest rate in the continent's history. He emphasized that the federation continues to support the development of football through enhanced training programs, youth tournaments, and by opening the bidding process for hosting the finals in 2028, 2032, and 2036.
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