AFC & CAF

[IRANMAN]

An interesting comparison between AFC & CAF is that Asian Cup is held every 4 years whereas African Cup every 2 years.

The other major factor being the timing; Asian Cup is held a year after the World Cup whereas African Cup a year before.

No wonder Africa has been a major contender on the world stage whereas Asia is still trailing behind.

[KC McElroy]

Yes but even if Asia doesn't have its tournament the year before the World Cup they still have World Cup qualifiers that year that will prepare them.

[AminGP]

I just wish the world cup qualification games were back to back like it was in 1998 and 2002. We completed all the qualification games in less than 3 months playing 1 game a week and it was awesome. We didn't have to wait 6 months for a game and our players would play and train together for 4 months continuously so they were well coordinated together.

[Adesor Vafaseya]

Well Asian Cup used to be always two years after WC, i.e. same time as European cup until 2004.

Then for some stupid reasosn, AFC decided to move it right 6 months after WC (!?!!! loool) not to interfere with the timing of European cup.
However interesting to note is this: AFC Asian Cup is much elder than European Cup! (many don't know this)!!!




PS: Copa America is also every two years!

[Rooyintan]

Arab Football Conference - Corrupt Africa Firm

The differences are in composition and name, however they both very similar with regards to values, operation and ethics. Ben Williams, Talaat Najim, Ali Al-Badwawi, Bashir Abdulmalik and Milorad Mazic will all feel at home should they decide to join CAF