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Analyzing African football tournaments

I'm looking at the implications for calendars, especially with AFCON being biennial. Moving it to quadrennial would ease calendar congestion and align with FIFA cycles. There are some revenue trade-offs too. The term '非国联' stands for "African Nations League," which could be similar to UEFA's Nations League, and CAF might partner with FIFA for this. Plus, we have the existing CAF African Nations Championship and the newly launched African Football League for clubs. AFCON 2023 was held in Jan-Feb 2024, and I think the next AFCON is set for early 2025? Wait, did it get moved to Jan-Feb 2025?Clarifying AFCON scheduling

So, it looks like AFCON 2025 in Morocco was initially set for June-July 2025 but got moved to December 2025-January 2026 because of the 32-team Club World Cup and Ramadan. I’m not entirely sure if that’s still accurate by December 2025. My best guess would be: if this is true, we might see AFCON 2025/26 followed by another in 2029. If they switch to quadrennial, we could end up with AFCON 2025, 2028, and 2032. AFCON usually takes place mid-season, so aligning with summer has its challenges. What would the user like me to focus on? Explanation, impact, timeline, or a source check?Examining national team competitions

I’m considering the implications for national team competitions, especially regarding integrating qualifiers with the Nations League and Africa's World Cup slots. The CAF calendar might blend AFCON qualifiers and the Nations League, using FIFA windows in March, June, September, October, and November. I want to keep things unbiased here. If needed, I can check sources, but I won't request approval unless it's absolutely necessary. A brief analysis without accessing the network should be sufficient for now!Crafting the AFCON response

I’m confirming the reported statement from CAF president Motsepe about AFCON transitioning to every four years starting in 2028, along with creating an African Nations League.

So, key points: this change shifts AFCON from biennial to quadrennial, likely in 2028 and 2032, aiming to reduce calendar congestion and align with events like the Euros and Copa. There might be revenue impacts due to fewer tournaments, and qualifiers could become compressed.

The Nations League would involve home-and-away matches during FIFA windows and could potentially take over friendlies, complicating travel and costs for smaller federations. We’ll also need to address calendar implications, like avoiding mid-season call-ups and balancing January/February with June/July scheduling.

Finally, we should clarify naming to prevent confusion with other competitions like the African Football League and the African Nations Championship (CHAN). What’s the plan after AFCON 2025?Discussing AFCON changes

The next AFCON is likely set for 2028 if the proposed changes go through, with possible updates to the qualifying methods. The Nations League might start as early as 2026 or 2027. The headline mentions "增设非国联," suggesting we could pilot it in the 2026-27 cycle, but it’s still to be determined pending the CAF congress.

I should ask the user what they’d like: details, a calendar mockup for their club, or maybe a quick Q&A. It’s worth mentioning that I can’t independently verify this information right now, but I can pull official CAF announcements if needed. I’ll keep my response concise and structured!