The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced significant changes to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) schedule, moving to a quadrennial format from 2028. This decision carries particular weight for Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, who will co-host the 2027 AFCON, the last under the traditional two-year cycle.

• The AFCON will transition to a four-year cycle starting in 2028, following a "bridge" tournament that year.
• CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, in consultation with FIFA, implemented these changes to resolve scheduling conflicts with European club competitions.
• CAF increased the AFCON prize money from USD7 million (approximately Ksh900 million) to USD10 million (approximately Ksh1.3 billion) to boost commercial attractiveness and support development.