Currently, 16 teams participate in the biennial continental showpiece, although a move to 24 teams is one of the hot topics set to be considered in Rabat this week.

"I don't think it would be a bad thing if more teams participate in the Nations Cup," Renard told journalists, as reported by Africa Top Sports, "although it's important that the number is not too large.

"There will always be a time of adaptation. We saw this for the World Cup, we can't be unanimous," he added.

"The most important thing in Africa, is to have good infrastructure and good pitches. On this point, I have confidence in CAF and its members, that we're progressing in this direction."

Another key issue up for debate is whether the Nations Cup should move from January-February to June-July, and whether the tournament - which currently takes place every two years - moves to a four-year schedule.

"African football must take a major turn," he continued. "I hope that this will be the good moment.

"We're all proud of African football, but it needs to progress. We'll give our opinions and I hope that the decision-makers will take the best propositions."

Frenchman Renard won the Nations Cup as Zambia coach in 2012 and, two years later, as Ivory Coast boss.