Former Ghana head coach Claude Le Roy has strongly opposed CAF’s move to change the Africa Cup of Nations calendar.
The Confederation of African Football has announced that, from after the 2028 tournament to be hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, AFCON will no longer be staged every two years.
Instead, the competition will be held once every four years, a shift that has divided opinion across the continent.
Le Roy, speaking in an interview with Nigerian journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, questioned the influence of FIFA President Gianni Infantino on African football matters.
“Football in Africa is under serious attack. It is very wrong to change the AFCON from a two to a four-year event.
“Look at the way Infantino was acting during the AFCON 2025 opening ceremony, like he owns the place. Can he do this at a UEFA event?. When Issa Hayatou was president, these things would never have happened,” he added.
The decision has triggered backlash from fans and stakeholders who believe AFCON should retain its traditional two-year format.
