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Africa-Press<\/a> – South-Africa<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>By Mark Gleeson<\/p>\n

JOHANNESBURG – The Africa Cup of Nations will continue to be played every two years, the new Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe said on Tuesday despite a call from FIFA for it to be held only every four years.<\/p>\n

The frequency of the tournament, and its timing in mid-season, has long been criticised by club managers in Europe, forced to give up their African players to the tournament every two years.<\/p>\n

Last year FIFA president Gianni Infantino said holding the tournament every two years had not provided any commercial or infrastructure benefit and it should be held every four years just like the other continental competitions.<\/p>\n

But Motsepe said CAF could not afford to change the frequency because it badly needed the revenue.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an area where there have been differing opinions but I have no doubt where we are now – it has to be every two years,\u201d he told a news conference in Johannesburg after arriving back in his native South Africa after being elected CAF president in Morocco on Friday.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: Patrice Motsepe has broken the mould, says Danny Jordaan<\/p>\n

The Cup of Nations previously provided CAF with 80 percent of its income and Motsepe said finding new commercial partners for the tournament and other CAF events would be a top priority for him.<\/p>\n

SAFA delegation with CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe after the Press Conference at the Sandton Convention Centre pic.twitter.com\/2zPmxuxLMC<\/p>\n

The billionaire mining magnate said he would use his business connections to persuade companies who were making \u201cgood money in Africa\u201d to invest in the continent\u2019s football.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want them to continue making good money but also come and partner with us in football,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a lot we need to do. I have no doubt in my mind I am not going to be president of an organisation which four years from now hasn\u2019t had significant, practical, tangible and accessible progress.\u201d<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: CAF presidency is a great reward for selfless Patrice Motsepe<\/p>\n

CAF reported a $11.4-million loss at its congress on Friday, on top of $6.8-million the year before. Two years ago it also cancelled its television contract with French company Lagardiere, which Motsepe said was worth $200-million, leaving massive hole in its revenues.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe got to fix those things. I\u2019m absolutely confident over the next years African football will improve in all areas and become globally competitive and self-sustaining,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Reuters<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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