Would you like to see Afcon come to East Africa? Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are set to bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The three East African neighbours have submitted a joint expression of interest.
The next edition of Afcon takes place in Ivory Coast at the beginning of next year but no decision has yet been made for 2025The three East African neighbours have submitted a joint expression of interest with the Confederation of African Football , the governing body that organises the biennial tournament.
Until 2021, Kenya had one stadium approved for international games by Caf, the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. But with that no longer the case, organisers hope instead to have the Kasarani Stadium, also in the capital city, approved before any visit by those inspecting bids.
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