The decisions taken after the Executive Board meeting of the African Football Confederation (CAF) held in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, were announced at a press conference organized by President Patrice Motsepe.
Noting that heavy rainfall is expected in June and July of 2023 in Ivory Coast, where the African Cup of Nations will be held, Motsepe said, “We cannot take risks. Therefore, the African Cup of Nations will be played in January and February of 2024. January is actually not an ideal time for us. But because of the European teams’ match schedule, we have no other choice.” used the phrases.