The qualification race for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is officially underway, with 21 spots remaining to complete the final 24-nation lineup.
Officially branded as the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027, the 36th edition of the showpiece tournament marks a historic milestone as the first ever hosted jointly across three nations: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
The Qualified Triad: East Africa Takes Center Stage
Under the banner of “Pamoja”—the Swahili word for “together”—the three host nations have secured automatic qualification, guaranteeing their presence in the finals without having to navigate the competitive group stage.
Kenya: Co-hosting and playing key fixtures out of Nairobi’s Talanta Stadium.
