CAF Dismisses AFCON 2027 Postponement Reports, Confirms Tournament Will Hold as Scheduled

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed reports suggesting that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be postponed, confirming that the tournament will proceed as originally scheduled.

The clarification was ratified on Friday following a meeting of CAF’s Executive Committee held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In recent weeks, speculation had circulated over a possible shift of the tournament to 2028, but CAF stated unequivocally that there are no plans to alter the existing calendar.

The 2027 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations will be jointly hosted by Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya, marking the first time the continent’s flagship men’s football competition will be staged across three East African nations.

CAF reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that preparations remain firmly on track, noting that infrastructure development, logistics and overall tournament planning are continuing in line with the approved timeline.

The confirmation provides reassurance to host nations, participating teams and stakeholders as preparations intensify ahead of the historic tournament.