AFCON 2027: Dates, Host Countries and Bafana Bafana’s Road to East Africa
AFCON 2027 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Opening match | Saturday, 19 June 2027 |
| Final | Saturday, 17 July 2027 |
| Hosts | Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda |
| Organiser | Confederation of African Football (CAF) |
| Teams in qualifying | 48, including the three hosts |
| Who qualifies | The top two teams in each qualifying group |
CAF will announce later which host country stages the opening match and the final.
A First for East Africa
AFCON 2027 is the first Africa Cup of Nations hosted by three countries together. It is also the first in East Africa since Ethiopia hosted the tournament in 1976.
Qualifying Dates
| Window | Dates |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21 September to 6 October 2026 |
| 2 | 9 to 17 November 2026 |
| 3 | 22 to 30 March 2027 |
Bafana Bafana’s Qualifying Campaign
Bafana Bafana are in Group D and were top of the group after the September 2026 qualifiers. Their next games are a double-header against Kenya:
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 13 November 2026 | South Africa v Kenya | Orlando Amstel Arena, Johannesburg, 18:00 |
| Tuesday, 17 November 2026 | Kenya v South Africa | Nairobi |
Read more, including ticket prices, in our guide to Bafana Bafana vs Kenya.
How to Follow AFCON 2027
- Fixtures and results are published on CAF’s official website.
- South African broadcasters confirm their TV rights closer to the tournament.
- Follow SAFA’s official channels for Bafana Bafana squad news.
AFCON 2027 Questions
When is AFCON 2027?
From 19 June to 17 July 2027.
Where is AFCON 2027 being played?
In Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Have Bafana Bafana qualified for AFCON 2027?
Not yet. They lead Group D after the September 2026 qualifiers, with more games in November 2026 and March 2027.
How many teams qualify for AFCON 2027?
The top two teams in each qualifying group go to the finals.
When are the next AFCON 2027 qualifiers?
From 9 to 17 November 2026, then 22 to 30 March 2027.
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