The day after Kenya announced its desire to postpone the 2027 African Cup of Nations due to the possibility of violence related to the general elections that year, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed, on Friday, after a meeting of its executive committee, that the tournament (scheduled to be held in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) will be held as planned.
Published on: 02/13/2026 - 17:04
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe announced on Friday that the 2027 Cup of Nations (scheduled to be held in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) will go ahead as planned.
Motsepe said after a meeting of the Executive Committee: “We made a great effort to hold” the tournament in East Africa, “and our commitment remains firm” to hold it “there.” He added: “CAF will work closely with the host countries to ensure that all aspects of the tournament, from infrastructure to logistics, meet the highest standards.”
The dates of the tournament have not yet been determined, but the Continental Confederation chose the months of June and July to hold it, that is, a month before the general elections in Kenya scheduled for August.
With AFP
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