CAF Begins Consultations On Key AFCON 2027 Host Events

CAF Begins Consultations On Key AFCON 2027 Host Events

Sampson Adedeji

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has commenced consultations with the governments and local organising committees of the three co-host nations Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to determine the venues for three major events of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The discussions are aimed at selecting which of the three East African nations will host the tournament's official group stage draw, opening match, and final.

According to CAF, the AFCON 2027 group stage draw is scheduled to take place in March 2027, while the opening match of the tournament will be played on June 19, 2027.

The final, which will bring the competition to a close, is slated for July 17, 2027.

The 2027 edition of AFCON will mark the first time the continent's flagship football tournament will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, highlighting a historic moment for East African football.

CAF is expected to announce the allocation of the key events after completing consultations with the respective governments and domestic organising committees.