Several international media outlets reported last night that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has denied rumors regarding the expansion of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from 24 to 28 teams for the 2027 edition.
Following reports that suggested a shift to 28 teams—citing a supposed confirmation by CAF President Patrice Motsepe during a press conference in Johannesburg—major European and African media, including Le Parisien and Le Matin.ma, clarified that CAF has formally denied these claims. The 2027 tournament, to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, will retain its current 24-team format.
Meanwhile, the qualification process continues. Madagascar has been drawn into Group L alongside Nigeria, Tanzania, and Guinea-Bissau. The Barea are set to begin their campaign against Nigeria, followed by a match against Tanzania. Head coach Corentin Martins has less than two months to prepare the squad following their recent 0-4 friendly defeat against Morocco.
Captured & Published at: 2026-07-25 05:53:47 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
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