A proposal to expand the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON from 24 to 28 teams has been rejected, the Guardian UK has learned.
The plan had been put forward by the Confederation of African Football’s president, Patrice Motsepe, in February at a press conference in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Had it been approved, the expansion would have taken effect for the 2028 tournament.
Two Caf executive committee members, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the proposal had been voted down.
One committee member said: “We took a round-robin vote and the proposal was soundly rejected. It was a very bad idea. I do not know why Motsepe proposed it in the first place. There is absolutely no reason for it.”
A second committee member said Motsepe had put forward the proposal without first consulting the committee.
