Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya have officially been confirmed as the hosts of the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
This was confirmed by the CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe on Wednesday after the CAF Executive Committee Meeting, which was held in Cairo Egypt.
The biggest event on African soil returns to East Africa after 51 years since it was last hosted by Ethiopia in 1976.
This will be the 36th edition of the competition and will be the very first time it is hosted by three countries.
This joint bid faced strong competition from other African nations, with Senegal, Botswana, and Egypt also vying for the opportunity to host the prestigious tournament.
After a thorough evaluation, the CAF Executive Committee reached a unanimous decision in favour of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
In addition to this exciting development, Morocco has been selected as the host nation for the 2025 AFCON, reaffirming the country’s commitment to hosting major international sports events.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe expressed his enthusiasm for the future of African football, stating, “The future of African football has never been brighter.”
He also shared his belief that an African nation is on the path to winning the World Cup in the near future, highlighting the continent’s growing influence and potential in the global football landscape.