Africa Cup of Nations gains new format with 28 teams and Libya as a host candidate
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved increasing the number of participating nations in the Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams, aiming to broaden the participation base and promote the development of competition at both the continental and international levels. CAF President Patrice Motsepe confirmed that this expansion is part of a strategy to enhance the standing of African football and to open opportunities for new countries to gain experience and discover talents. Meanwhile, Libya is competing to host one of the upcoming editions of the tournament, having submitted an official bid to host the 2028, 2032, or 2036 edition. Libya has expressed its desire to seize this opportunity to strengthen its organizational and sporting capacities, as well as to achieve economic and regional gains. It is expected that 17 national federations will apply for the hosting rights, along with plans to develop stadium facilities and infrastructure. The expansion aims to increase audience turnout and economic returns, though it also presents the challenge of maintaining the quality of the tournament’s technical and organizational standards.
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