The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is held every two years. This biennial scheduling has been a tradition since the tournament's inception in 1957, with the competition typically occurring every two years except for occasional scheduling adjustments like the COVID-19 pandemic delay. CAF (Confederation of African Football), the organizer of AFCON, continues to maintain this two-year cycle, emphasizing its importance for African football development and financial sustainability. The tournament was moved to odd-numbered years starting in 2013 to avoid overlapping with the FIFA World Cup. The tournament has grown from three teams initially to 24 teams in recent editions, making it a major continental event in international football.
