December 21 st of 2025 marks the start of the 35 th edition of the African Cup of Nations, almost 69 years after the opening edition. Since 2019 the event has 24 national sides, continuing to lack a 21 st century vision, as well as FIFA and the other football confederations, paving way to best third spots which usually award sides that play just for the point. Until 2017 the average draws were under 25 percent and since the inception of the 32 teams with best thirds qualifications the draws grew, over 30 percent in 2019, almost 33 percent in 2021 and plus than 36 percent in 2023. We have proposed a 32-side tournament with six teams per group, five group matches each and a top four qualification for the last 16 or a top two qualification for last 8, it would be a much fairer and interesting event, this extended to all football events which use the best third criteria. We will continue battling for this change! Half the world is here! Clubs from 79 different countries ar...
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