Sports News of Wednesday, 21 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) has adopted an annual Africa Nations League tournament, set to begin in 2029. The competition is similar to the UEFA Nations League in Europe, where teams from the continent compete among themselves for a trophy during international breaks. Since the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been shifted from a two-year cycle to a four-year cycle, the Africa Nations League is designed to keep national teams active during breaks when there are no qualifiers or major international tournaments. Mané, Gueye, Mendy: Meet the masterminds behind Senegal’s AFCON successThis article highlights the format of the inaugural tournament and how it will be organized, as explained by CAF:Structure: Participating nations will be divided into four geographical zones: North Africa, East Africa, West Africa, and Central & Southern Africa. Outcome: The final phase will determine the first-ever champion of the Africa Nations League, offering continental bragging rights and a new pathway for assessing national team progress outside major tournaments.

Source: GhanaWeb January 21, 2026 13:51 UTC