The Africa Cup of Nations could be staying on its two-year rhythm. Discussions are currently under way within the Confederation of African Football to reverse a previously proposed switch that would have moved the tournament to a four-year cycle.
No final decision has been made, but the fact that the conversation is happening at all signals real hesitation about stepping away from the format fans and players have known for decades. A four-year gap between editions would bring Afcon in line with the FIFA World Cup calendar, but clearly that alignment is not sitting well with everyone in the room.
For supporters across the continent, this is a conversation worth watching closely. How often Afcon is held shapes everything from national team development to the cultural moments that bring African football fans together every other year. The next move from Caf will tell us a lot about whose voices are carrying the most weight in that decision.
Originally published by BBC Africa.