Belgian coach of the Mali national football team Tom Saintfiet on Thursday attacked the decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of two. He expressed his disagreement with this change, which he believes will affect the development of African football. "I think this is a mistake," the coach stated. "The championship should be held more often so that teams have more playing practice." His statement caused a wide resonance in football circles. Many experts share Saintfiet's concerns, fearing that such an interval between tournaments will weaken competition and slow down the growth of the level of football on the continent.
