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Why has Caf abandoned plans to hold Afcon every four years?

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

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What BBC Sport reported

The Africa Cup of Nations will remain on a two-year cycle after the Confederation of African Football performed a U-turn on a decision taken last December.

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Why has Caf abandoned plans to hold Afcon every four years?. The Africa Cup of Nations will remain on a two-year cycle after the Confederation of African Football performed a U-turn on a decision taken last December. Covered by 2 publications. BBC Sport: Why has Caf abandoned plans to hold Afcon every four years?. BBC News Africa: Why has Caf abandoned plans to hold Afcon every four years?.

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  1. BBC Sport United Kingdom Why has Caf abandoned plans to hold Afcon every four years? The Africa Cup of Nations will remain on a two-year cycle after the Confederation of African Football performed a U-turn on a decision taken last December. 2 h ago · Tier 1
  2. BBC News Africa United Kingdom Why has Caf abandoned plans to hold Afcon every four years? The Africa Cup of Nations will remain on a two-year cycle after the Confederation of African Football performed a U-turn on a decision taken last December. 2 h ago · Tier 2

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