The African Cup of Nations (Afcon) will revert to its traditional two-year cycle after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) reversed a decision made just months ago.

In December, Caf had announced plans to shift the tournament to a four-year schedule — a move that drew widespread debate across the continent. Following a review, that plan has now been abandoned.

African Nations League shelved

Caf had intended to fill the biennial gap left by a four-yearly Afcon with an African Nations League, which would have become the governing body's flagship continental competition. However, Caf acknowledged the new competition would require several years before it could generate enough revenue to sustain itself — a timeline that ultimately proved unworkable.