CAF Keeps Tanzania as AFCON 2027 Co-Host
CAF Keeps Tanzania as AFCON 2027 Co-Host
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Motsepe said he had previously been advised that Tanzania might not be ready and that CAF should consider a Plan B or Plan C, but he rejected those recommendations outright.
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The 2027 AFCON will be the first edition of the tournament jointly hosted by three countries, with Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda sharing hosting responsibilities.
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Some members of CAF’s 21-member expert delegation are permanently based in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda to monitor preparations on an ongoing basis.
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Motsepe stressed that delivering the tournament successfully will require close cooperation among CAF, the host governments, national football associations and local organising committees.
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Motsepe framed the preparations as a test of the continent’s confidence and capacity, saying that assuming Tanzania would not be ready would suggest Africans lacked the ability to host a world-class AFCON on time and with integrity.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has ruled out replacing Tanzania as co-host of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, rejecting calls for backup plans despite readiness concerns Mozart Sport. Motsepe said CAF remains committed to the three-nation hosting arrangement with Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda and will not consider alternatives, framing the tournament as a test of Africa's capacity to deliver a world-class event.
The 2027 AFCON will be the first edition jointly hosted by three countries under the 'Pamoja' partnership Africa Top Sports. CAF has deployed a 21-member expert delegation to assess stadiums, training facilities, and infrastructure across all three nations while working closely with host governments and national football associations Flashscore.
Motsepe Dismisses Backup Plan Discussions
Motsepe acknowledged he had previously received advice to prepare Plan B and Plan C options for hosting, but rejected those recommendations outright Citi Sports Online. He emphasized that assuming Tanzania would not be ready sends the wrong message. 'It suggests Africans lack the ability to host a world-class AFCON on time and with integrity,' he said.
Expert Delegation Monitors Preparations Across East Africa
CAF's 21-member expert team is assessing tournament readiness in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda Mozart Sport. Some delegation members are permanently stationed in each host country to monitor preparations on an ongoing basis. Motsepe is expected to return to Tanzania in January 2027 for a final readiness assessment before the tournament.
First AFCON Tournament Shared by Three Nations
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations marks the first time the continental championship will be jointly hosted by three countries Africa Top Sports. The 'Pamoja' partnership unites Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda in a shared hosting arrangement. Motsepe stressed that successful delivery requires close cooperation among CAF, host governments, national football associations, and local organizing committees.
Addressing Inaccurate Media Reports on Readiness
Motsepe acknowledged that some preparations must accelerate but cautioned that certain negative media reports contain inaccurate information Flashscore. He framed the preparations as a critical test of the continent's confidence and capacity to deliver a major sporting event. CAF remains firmly committed to the three-nation hosting arrangement with no alternatives being considered.
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