East Africa prepares for joint hosting of AFCON 2027

Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are preparing to jointly host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking a significant milestone for East African football. The collaboration aims to elevate the region's profile, attracting tourism and international investment.

In Kenya, the Sh31.5 billion Bomas of Kenya International Conference Centre (BICC) has already secured bookings from AFCON. The state-of-the-art facility, which has a simultaneous capacity of up to 11,000 people, is being developed as a world-class convention hub to support major sporting-related activities and international delegations during the tournament.