The Executive Committee (EXCO) of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has thrown its weight behind the idea of organizing the FIFA World Cup every two years and called for the implementation of the recommendations of the final audit of CAF conducted by PwC.

According to a statement, the African Football Body chaired by President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, met on Friday 16 July 2021 in Rabat, Morocco and gave its support to the biennial proposal.

“The EXCO gave its support to the idea of organizing the Fifa World Cup every two years and called for the implementation of the recommendations of the final audit of Caf conducted by PwC.

“The Executive Committee gave its support to the project of a men’s and women’s World Cup every two years, which was formulated during the last Fifa Congress and the committee asked that Fifa be informed of this favorable reception.”

Saudi Arabia were the first to propose to Fifa to consider having the competition staged after every two years. World Football Governing Body, FIFA responded by stating they will investigate the request.

The meeting also discussed the proposal to start the African Super League where they asked the Interclub Competitions Committee to accelerate the feasibility study of the project.

On the next inter-club competitions, the EXCO announced a first calendar for the 2021-22 season confirming they will kick off on September 10, 2021.

“The kick-off will be September 10, 2021,” the statement continued. “The draw for the preliminary rounds will be made on August 15 2021 at the latest while bids to host the interclub finals will be opened in November 2021.”