Six countries in the running to host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse celebrates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations, Olembe Stadium, Yaounde, Cameroon, Feb. 6, 2022. (Reuters)

• Algeria, Botswana and Egypt submit individual bids, while Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania submit joint bid
• Deadline for interested member associations to submit final bids is May 23, 2023

RIYADH: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has received four initial bids, from six countries, to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). 

Algeria, Botswana and Egypt have submitted individual bids, while Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have submitted a joint bid.

The deadline for final completed bids is May 23, 2023, following which the executive committee of CAF will make inspection visits and come to a final decision.

Senegal won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, when the biannual tournament was hosted by Cameroon.