The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027. This tournament will mark the first time three countries have jointly hosted AFCON.
Key facts:
- The tournament returns to East Africa for the first time since 1976.
- A total of 48 teams will participate in the qualifiers.
- The qualifiers will occur across three FIFA International Windows.
- The Draw for the Qualifiers is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
The top two teams in each group will qualify for the Final Tournament. Matchdays include September 21 to October 6, November 9 to 17, and March 22 to 30 in 2027.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe expressed confidence in organizing a successful AFCON across these three nations. The TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 aims to build on recent successes from previous editions.
However, the specific country hosting the Opening Match and Final has not yet been confirmed. This uncertainty adds an element of anticipation as preparations continue.