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CAF has officially announced that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, will take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027.
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CAF announces dates for AFCON 2027

Sunday, May 03, 2026
Former Kenya international and Inter Milan midfielder McDonald Mariga was named acting Kenyan FA president on Friday. TONY KARUMBA/AFP via Getty Images
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FIFA investigate Kenyan FA amidst AFCON hosting uncertainty

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that, effectice AFCON 2028, the number of participating nations will increase from 24 to 28. courtesy
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AFCON expands to 28 teams in major CAF reform

Monday, March 30, 2026
Kenya’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations have come under renewed focus following a Confederation of African Football (CAF) inspection report
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None of Kenya’s stadiums meet Afcon 2027 standards--CAF report

Friday, March 27, 2026
Benni McCarthy (in red jacket) said he is expecting a much stronger Kenyan squad at FIFA Series. Photo courtesy
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McCarthy expects ‘strong Harambee Stars’ at FIFA Series

Friday, March 27, 2026
Rwanda take on Grenada in FIFA Series Group A fixture on Friday night at Amahoro Stadium. Photo IGIHE
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FIFA Series: Constantine takes positives from new-look Amavubi  

Friday, March 27, 2026
Aruba or Macau, will clash at 1330.
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FIFA Series: Aruba face Macau as Tanzania take on Liechtenstein

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi says he takes FIFA Series International Friendlies seriously as he looks to prepare early his team for AFCON 2027. Courtesy
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Why Tanzania coach Gamondi takes FIFA Series seriously

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The former Amavubi head coach Constantine is expected to help the team to restore stability, rebuild confidence, and guide Rwanda toward qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027.
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Is Constantine’s return to Amavubi a second chance at redemption or risky déjà vu?

Friday, March 20, 2026
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Constantine vows to restore winning mentality at Amavubi

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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No delay for AFCON 2027, says Motsepe

Friday, February 13, 2026
The 2027 African Cup of Nations (Afcon), set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, could be postponed due to the unpreparedness of the three countries.
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Host countries in panic amid AFCON 2027 postponement claims

Thursday, February 12, 2026