The Confederation of African Football (CAF) recently announced the countries which will host the next editions of the African Cup of Nations (CAN), the continent’s flagship competition. After the Ivorian edition planned for 2023, which will take place in January 2024, Morocco was chosen as the host country for the 2025 edition.
Morocco, which had already organized the CAN in 1988, had been waiting for 36 years to be able to host the tournament again. His candidacy was accepted after the withdrawal of Algeria, and against Zambia as well as the Nigeria-Benin duo, who were also in the running for this edition. It is therefore with impatience that African football fans can prepare for a high-level competition which will be held in a country renowned for its love of football.
As for the 2027 edition, a trio of countries – Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya – won the bid. These three nations have never organized a CAN and they benefited from broad political support to obtain this opportunity. Véron Mosengo-Omba, CAF Secretary General, congratulated Morocco on its victory in 2025 and expressed his gratitude to Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya for their joint bid in 2027. He also assured African football fans that they could expect an incredible display of talent and passion at these competitions.
These announcements are already generating enthusiasm among African football fans, who are impatiently awaiting these essential events in the continent’s sporting calendar. Morocco and the trio of countries formed by Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya will have the honor of welcoming players and supporters from all walks of life, creating a unique and vibrant atmosphere. The CAN is an opportunity for the best African teams to compete and break records, while showcasing the talent and passion for football in Africa.
The Africa Cup of Nations is therefore a major event in African sport, which allows participating countries to show their potential and their commitment to the development of football on the continent. In addition, by organizing these events, Morocco, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya will benefit from significant economic, tourism and media benefits, thus strengthening their position as dynamic and attractive countries for sport and tourism.
In conclusion, the designation of Morocco as host country for CAN 2025 and the Tanzania-Uganda-Kenya trio for CAN 2027 arouses great excitement and offers promising prospects for African football. Football fans can now prepare to experience intense moments, marked by the talent of the players, the fervor of the supporters and the unique atmosphere specific to these prestigious competitions.. See you in 2024, then in 2025 and 2027, to experience these unforgettable moments of the African Cup of Nations together.