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Afcon to return to two-year cycle after Caf U-turn

BBC Sport's headline. Reported by BBC Sport, BBC News Africa, Africanews, IOL.

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What BBC Sport reported

The African Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review into December's decision to host it every four years instead.

The publisher's own words, quoted for review. Every outlet carrying the story is listed below with its link.

Who is covering it

  1. BBC Sport United Kingdom Afcon to return to two-year cycle after Caf U-turn The African Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review into December's decision to host it every four years instead. 9 h ago · Tier 1
  2. BBC News Africa United Kingdom Afcon to return to two-year cycle after Caf U-turn The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review into December's decision to host it every four years instead. 9 h ago · Tier 2
  3. Africanews Congo Africa Cup of Nations to maintain 2-year cycle after CAF U-turn The Africa Cup of Nations will maintain its two-year cycle after a U-turn from the Confederation of African Football. Earlier this month, CAF announced the Africa Nations League as a new biennial competition. It said AFCON would move to a four-year cycle. 7 h ago · Tier 3
  4. IOL South Africa CAF does a U-turn as Africa Cup of Nations returns to two-year cycle CAF Dr Patrice Motsepe confirmed the decision was taken to protect the financial lifeline of the continent’s 54 member associations. 11 h ago · Tier 3

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