Africa Cup of Nations 2027
AFCON 2027 preview: host nation, qualified teams, star players and why 2027 could be the most competitive Cup of Nations ever.
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AFCON 2027 Overview
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is set to be hosted across three East African nations — Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania — marking the first major tournament in the East African region. CAF confirmed the joint bid after Morocco withdrew to focus on World Cup 2030 co-hosting duties.
Star Players to Watch
Mohamed Salah (Egypt) is targeting one final AFCON title before retirement. Sadio Mané (Senegal) and Achraf Hakimi (Morocco) will lead their nations' bids. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria), Percy Tau (South Africa), and Franck Kessié (Ivory Coast) are among the continent's standout talents.
Format & Timeline
AFCON 2027 expands to 24 teams across 6 groups. Qualifying runs through 2025-2026. The tournament is scheduled for January–February 2027. Egypt, Senegal, Morocco, and Nigeria are pre-tournament favorites.