The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the dates for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The tournament, officially named TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027, is scheduled to take place from July 9 to August 7, 2027.
The announcement was made on May 3, 2026, following a CAF Executive Committee meeting. This will be the first time the tournament is hosted by three nations, with the opening match and final both set to be played in Kenya, according to CAF President Patrice Motsepe.
Qualifying matches for the 24-team tournament are expected to begin in September 2026, with the draw for the qualifiers scheduled for later this year. The exact dates for the qualifiers have not yet been finalized, but CAF has indicated they will be announced in due course.
The tournament was originally awarded to the East African nations in 2023, marking a historic moment for the region. Infrastructure preparations, including stadium renovations and airport upgrades, are reportedly underway across the three host countries.
