CAF Weighs Possible Postponement of 2027 AFCON

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is reportedly considering postponing the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to 2028 amid concerns about the preparedness of co-host nations Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

CAF’s Executive Committee is expected to deliberate on the proposal at an upcoming meeting in Dar es Salaam. The agenda will also reportedly address broader issues affecting continental competitions, including uncertainties surrounding the Women’s AFCON scheduled for next month.

The 2027 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations was awarded to the three East African countries as part of CAF’s strategy to align the tournament with a new four-year cycle beginning in 2028. However, questions have emerged over infrastructure readiness and the logistical challenges of staging a 24-team tournament across multiple venues in three different countries.

Concerns have also been linked to organisational shortcomings observed during the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), particularly in areas such as stadium security and ticketing operations.

CAF has yet to release an official statement confirming whether a postponement is formally under consideration. Despite the reports, CAF President Patrice Motsepe recently expressed confidence that the tournament would be successfully delivered as scheduled.

Any decision to delay the competition could significantly affect CAF’s competition calendar and its proposed reforms to the structure and scheduling of African football tournaments.