Two Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee members, Ahmed Yahya of Mauritania and Souleiman Waberi of Djibouti, have reportedly opposed the organisation of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every two years.

Yahya, president of the Mauritanian Football Federation, and Waberi, head of the Djibouti Football Federation, are said to have expressed reservations about maintaining the biennial format of Africa’s premier international football competition.

Their reported position comes amid discussions about the future structure and frequency of AFCON, which has traditionally been held every two years and remains one of the continent’s biggest sporting events.

The debate over the tournament’s schedule could have significant implications for African football, including national team preparations, players’ commitments to their clubs and the wider international football calendar.

Waberi’s reported stance has also drawn attention amid claims that he was removed from his position by the Djibouti Football Federation’s general assembly. However, further details surrounding the claim and its implications for his role within CAF remain unclear.

CAF has yet to provide a confirmed position on the reported opposition by the two officials, while the specific circumstances behind their stance have not been fully established.

Further clarification is expected as discussions continue over the future format of AFCON.