Clubs Gain Extra Week as Call-Up Window Shrinks to Seven Days.

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)

FIFA has officially announced that clubs will be permitted to retain their players until December 15 prior to their release for Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) duties.

Mirroring the protocol implemented during the 2022 World Cup, the mandatory call-up period has been reduced to just seven days, commencing on Monday, December 15.

This adjustment overrides the initial schedule, which required players to report to their national teams immediately following the weekend’s domestic fixtures on December 6–7.