Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda declare interest in bidding to host Africa Cup of Nations 2027

CECAFA members Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have declared joint interest in bidding to host the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) in a communication on April 27^th, 2023 announced that they had received declaration of interest from six countries including the CECAFA members.

“CAF has received declaration of interest from six countries in the bidding process to select the host nation for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027,” stated the communication from CAF.

The African Football body says by the expiry of the deadline, they received interest to bid from six countries, although the one for Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are joint. The other nations that declared interest to bid include; Algeria, Botswana and Egypt

CAF also made it clear that Member Associations will submit their final bids by May 23, 2023. The final bids are expected to entail signed hosting agreement, host cities agreement, government guarantees among others.

After receiving the bids, the inspection visits are expected to take place June 1^st to July 15^th, 2023.