CAF Considers Shifting 2027 AFCON To 2028

CAF Considers Shifting 2027 AFCON To 2028

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is reportedly weighing the possibility of postponing the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to 2028 amid concerns over the preparedness of co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

According to reports, CAF’s Executive Committee is expected to deliberate on the proposal at an upcoming meeting in Dar es Salaam. The agenda is also set to include broader issues affecting continental competitions, including uncertainties surrounding the Women’s AFCON scheduled for next month.

The 2027 edition of Africa’s flagship tournament was awarded to the three East African nations as part of CAF’s broader strategy to align AFCON with a new four-year cycle beginning in 2028. However, questions have reportedly emerged regarding infrastructure readiness and the logistical demands of staging a 24-team tournament across multiple venues in three countries.

Concerns have also been linked to organisational shortcomings observed during the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), particularly in areas such as stadium security and ticketing operations.

CAF has yet to issue an official statement confirming whether a postponement is under formal consideration.

Despite the reports, CAF President Patrice Motsepe recently expressed confidence that the tournament would be delivered successfully as planned.

Any decision to delay the competition could have significant implications for CAF’s competition calendar and its proposed reforms to the structure and scheduling of African football tournaments.