CAN 2027: the dates of the competition are known

Author: lebledparle.comPublished on: April 7, 2026Country: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania

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CAN 2027: the dates of the competition are known

The Africa Cup of Nations 2027 will take place from June 19 to July 18, 2027, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. This change from a winter to a summer schedule aims to reduce conflicts between European clubs and national teams. The co-hosting of this event also highlights football in East Africa.

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