CAF Confirms Dates for 2027 AFCON as East Africa Set for Historic Joint Hosting

The Africa Cup of Nations 2027 will be held from June 19 to July 17, 2027, as East Africa prepares to host the prestigious tournament for the first time in more than 50 years.

The announcement was made by the Confederation of African Football following approval from the FIFA Council at a meeting in Vancouver, Canada.

The 2027 edition will be jointly hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, making it the first AFCON tournament to be staged across three countries. CAF has yet to decide which of the host nations will stage the opening match and the final.

CAF President Patrice Motsepe reiterated confidence in the host nations, dismissing earlier concerns about delays due to infrastructure readiness.

“We have worked hard to ensure that the AFCON is held in East Africa, and our commitment remains unwavering. I am confident that we will organise a very successful AFCON in these three countries,” Motsepe said.

The tournament also marks a return of Africa’s biggest football competition to the region for the first time since the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations hosted in Ethiopia.

With preparations ongoing, the 2027 AFCON is expected to boost football development and economic activities across East Africa while delivering a unique multi-country hosting experience.

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