AFCON 2027 is suddenly under threat. CAF officials are worried that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will not finish their preparations in time. Stadium projects are behind schedule. Transport plans remain incomplete. Training facilities still need major work. With ten host cities involved, the pressure keeps rising.
CAF Delegates Prepare for a Crucial Meeting
Delegates will gather in Dar es Salaam to discuss a possible one‑year postponement. This meeting comes at a critical moment. CAF already plans to move AFCON to a four‑year cycle starting in 2028. A delay would fit neatly into that shift. Still, the decision carries huge consequences for teams and fans.
Inspection Reports Reveal Major Gaps
CAF inspection teams recently toured all three countries. Their findings raised alarms. Several stadiums remain unfinished. Some training grounds have barely started. Accommodation plans lag behind expectations. With a 24‑team tournament, these gaps cannot be ignored.
Women’s AFCON Complications Add More Pressure
The uncertainty does not end there. Morocco may step back from hosting the 2026 Women’s AFCON. South Africa could step in, but nothing is confirmed. CAF now faces two major hosting challenges at once.
A Defining Moment for African Football
AFCON’s expansion aims to elevate African football. Yet the continent still battles logistical hurdles. CAF must now decide whether to push ahead or delay. Whatever happens, the outcome will shape the future of the tournament.
