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The decision has been made: Morocco will host the African Cup of Nations in 2025, while the Kenya-Uganda-Tanzania trio will be responsible for organizing the event in 2027. This announcement gave rise to many questions and debates about the choices operated by the Confederation of African Football. Now let’s look at the reasons behind these decisions and what we can expect from these two major competitions.
Morocco, obvious choice for 2025
It is difficult to dispute the relevance of the decision to entrust the organization of CAN 2025 to Morocco. The country has quality infrastructure, both in terms of stadiums and logistics. In addition, Morocco has recently proven itself on the international stage, with a fourth place at the 2018 World Cup for the men’s team and a historic qualification in the round of 16 for the women’s team. This sporting success, combined with the influence of Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and vice-president of CAF, clearly worked in Morocco’s favor. It is also interesting to note that the decision to entrust the CAN 2025 to Morocco is also seen as support for the country’s candidacy to host the 2030 World Cup.
Senegal disappointed to miss 2027
If the choice of Morocco for 2025 is not debated, it is different for the attribution of CAN 2027 to the Kenya-Uganda-Tanzania trio. Indeed, many observers believe that Senegal would have deserved to host the competition. With a solid file and the presence of Augustin Senghor, president of the Senegalese Football Federation and vice-president of CAF, the country seemed to have all the cards in hand to organize the CAN. However, some reservations were expressed regarding Senegal’s preparation. The country only has one approved stadium, which will be used for the competition. Other infrastructure will require major renovation or expansion work. Additionally, the uncertainty surrounding the February 2027 presidential elections was also a factor in the final decision.
East Africa’s challenge for 2027
The announcement of the 2027 AFCON being awarded to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania was greeted with enthusiasm in the East African region. However, this choice also represents a huge challenge for these three countries which will have to be ready in less than four years. Currently, only the Benjamin-Mkapa stadium in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania meets CAF standards. Other countries will have to build new stadiums or carry out major renovation work to be able to host the matches. It is a major challenge, but it is also an opportunity for East Africa to highlight its potential and prove that it is capable of organizing major sporting events.
In conclusion, the attribution of the African Cup of Nations to Morocco in 2025 and to the Kenya-Uganda-Tanzania trio in 2027 gives rise to debates and questions. If the choice of Morocco is widely supported, that of the East African region faces challenges to overcome. It remains to be seen how these two competitions will take place and what impact their organization will have on the development of African football.