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It’s coming home!

The Pamoja Bid, representing Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, emerged victorious, securing the prestigious honour of hosting the 2027 AFCON.

 

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded the East African joint bid, known as the “Pamoja Bid,” the hosting rights for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

This announcement came shortly after CAF’s executive committee meeting in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday, where the winners were revealed.

The Pamoja Bid, representing Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, emerged victorious, securing the prestigious honour of hosting the 2027 AFCON.

This remarkable achievement comes as Morocco clinched the rights to host the 2025 edition of the tournament.

Initially, the competition was fierce, with six nations vying for the privilege to host AFCON 2027. Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania had formed a powerful consortium, joined by Algeria, Egypt, and Botswana.

Namibia initially planned to partner with Botswana but later withdrew from the race, leaving Botswana as the sole representative from southern Africa.

Although Zambia and Burkina Faso had expressed interest, they did not formally submit their bid books, thus not participating in the final selection process.

In an unexpected turn of events, Algeria, a former strong contender, withdrew from the race just one day before the announcement. Y

The success of the Pamoja Bid is attributed to robust investments and unwavering political support from all three participating East African nations.