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Adepoju opposes Mahrez’s call for Afcon to be held every four years

Mutiu Adepoju believes the two-year interval for the Africa Cup of Nations should be maintained as opposed to Riyad Mahrez’s call for the tournament to be held every four years.

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) made a number of changes to the competition in 2017.

The body moved the tournament from January and February to June and July as the previous timing clashed with European domestic leagues, causing clubs to release players in the middle of the season.

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Also, Caf expanded the competition from 16 to 24 teams, however, it insisted the tournament will be held every two years and in Africa.