By Peris WambuKenya sports betting writer
Updated 30 October 2026
AFCON 2027, the 36th Africa Cup of Nations, runs from 19 June to 17 July 2027 in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. It is the first AFCON with three hosts and the first in East Africa since Ethiopia in 1976, with 24 teams in the finals. This guide covers the dates, the host stadiums, how qualifying works and where each AXN country stands.
AFCON 2027 key facts
- Dates
- 19 June to 17 July 2027
- Hosts
- Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
- Teams
- 24
- Qualifiers
- 48 teams in 12 groups
- Next qualifiers
- 9 to 17 November 2026
- Holders
- Morocco (awarded by CAF, appeal pending)
When is AFCON 2027?
AFCON 2027 is scheduled for 19 June to 17 July 2027, dates confirmed by the FIFA Council in April 2026.
AFCON 2027 host cities and stadiums
The venue list is not final. Work on several proposed stadiums was still under way in October 2026, with handover to CAF expected between December 2026 and January 2027.
| Host | Proposed stadiums |
|---|---|
| Kenya | Talanta Stadium (new, Nairobi), Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, Nyayo National Stadium, Kipchoge Keino Stadium (Eldoret) |
| Uganda | Mandela National Stadium Namboole (Kampala), Hoima City Stadium, Akii Bua Stadium (Lira) |
| Tanzania | Benjamin Mkapa Stadium (Dar es Salaam), new Arusha stadium; Dodoma and Zanzibar also expected |
How AFCON 2027 qualifying works
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania qualify automatically as hosts but still play in the qualifying groups. Forty eight teams were drawn into twelve groups of four in Cairo on 19 May 2026, and the remaining twenty one places in the finals are decided there. Matchdays one and two were played in the window from 21 September to 6 October 2026, matchdays three and four run from 9 to 17 November 2026, and the last two rounds are on 22 to 30 March 2027.
Where AXN countries stand after two matchdays
| Team | Group | Results | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | D | Beat Guinea 2-1, beat Eritrea 5-0 in Cairo | 6 |
| Cameroon | G | Beat Comoros 3-1, drew 1-1 in Congo | 4 |
| Mozambique | J | Drew 1-1 with Senegal, beat Sudan 4-1 | 4 |
| Angola | B | Drew 0-0 in Egypt, beat Malawi 3-1 | 4 |
| Malawi | B | Beat South Sudan 2-1, lost to Angola | 3 |
| Nigeria | L | Beat Madagascar 2-1, lost 3-0 in Guinea Bissau | 3 |
| Zambia | I | Lost 3-1 in Algeria, beat Togo 2-0 | 3 |
| Zimbabwe | E | Won 3-2 against Sierra Leone, lost 2-1 to DR Congo | 3 |
| Ghana | C | Lost 2-0 in Ivory Coast, lost 4-2 to Gambia | 0 |
Follow each team on its own page: Super Eagles, Black Stars, Chipolopolo and Warriors.
Who are the AFCON holders?
Morocco are listed by CAF as AFCON 2025 champions. Senegal won the final in Rabat 1-0 after extra time on 18 January 2026, but the CAF Appeal Board ruled on 17 March 2026 that Senegal had forfeited the match after walking off in protest at a penalty. Senegal appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which heard the case on 8 October 2026; this page will be updated when the ruling is published.
Latest AFCON 2027 news
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Ngwenya Rewarded with Maiden Warriors Call-Up for Equatorial Guinea Ties
Highlanders goalkeeper Aaron Ngwenya has earned his first-ever senior international call-up after being named in Zimbabwe’s 24-man squad…
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Malawian Officials Named for Eritrea v Guinea AFCON Qualifier in Cairo
Six Malawian match officials will be on duty at AFCON and Olympic qualifiers in November, with Godfrey Nkhakananga…
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Zambia’s AFCON Qualifier Against Burundi Moved to Heroes Stadium
Zambia’s 2027 AFCON qualifier against Burundi on 13 November has moved from Ndola to National Heroes Stadium in…
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Paul Put Names 30-Man Uganda Cranes Squad for Botswana AFCON Qualifiers
Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has named a 30-man squad for the two-legged 2027 Africa Cup of…
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Bafana Beat Egypt 1-0 in Cairo for a Third Win in a Row
South Africa beat Egypt 1-0 at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday 4 October, with Puso Dithejane scoring…
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Pasuwa Names a Twenty Four Man Flames Squad for Angola in Luanda
Kalisto Pasuwa named a twenty four man Malawi squad for the Group B qualifier against Angola on Tuesday,…
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Guinea-Bissau Beat Nigeria by Three Goals to Nil and Lead Group L
Guinea-Bissau beat Nigeria by three goals to nil on 29 September and lead Group L on six points…
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Mofokeng Scores Twice as South Africa Beat Eritrea by Five Goals to Nil
South Africa beat Eritrea by five goals to nil at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo on 30…
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Kangwanda and Mandanji Score as Zambia Beat Togo in Ndola
Zambia beat Togo by two goals to nil at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola on 29 September,…
AFCON 2027 FAQ
When does AFCON 2027 start?
AFCON 2027 starts on 19 June 2027 and is scheduled to end on 17 July 2027. The dates were confirmed by the FIFA Council in April 2026.
Where is AFCON 2027 being played?
AFCON 2027 is being played in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, the first time three countries have shared the tournament. Proposed venues include Talanta Stadium in Nairobi, Namboole in Kampala and Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
How many teams play at AFCON 2027?
Twenty four teams play at AFCON 2027. The three hosts qualify automatically and the other twenty one places are decided through twelve qualifying groups.
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