CAF Considers Morocco for AFCON 2027 Amid Concerns

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is contemplating moving the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to Morocco amid concerns regarding the readiness of infrastructure in the co-hosting nations of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Reports indicate that CAF has reached out to Morocco as a potential alternative host if the East African countries fail to meet the necessary preparations on time.

Despite these discussions, CAF has not officially announced any changes to the hosting arrangements, reaffirming that the tournament is set to take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027. The three nations were awarded hosting rights in 2023, marking the first time AFCON will be jointly hosted by three countries.

CAF has been actively inspecting facilities across the host nations, including stadiums and training sites, and has expressed optimism about completing the preparations, although some areas are reportedly behind schedule. The coming months will be critical as CAF continues to monitor the situation and may consider alternative arrangements if significant issues persist.