It was celebrations when the Confederation of African Football announced that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
In Cairo, Caf President Patrice Motsepe announced that the East Africa Pamoja Bid had won the bid to host top tier tournament.
“The 2027 edition is going to be beautiful. The commitment and drive made by the three presidents of the countries shows how eager the region is to host this event,” Motsepe added.
The East African triumvirate won the hosting rights over Egypt, Senegal, Botswana, and Algeria, who withdrew from the competition two days before it was officially announced.
With the three hosts, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have automatically punched tickets to the 2027 Afcon as hosts.
Ababu Namwamba, the Sports Cabinet Secretary for Kenya, and his counterparts from Tanzania and Uganda, Damas Ndumbaro and Peter Ogwang, respectively, spearheaded the East African bid.
Kenya will hold its matches at Moi Stadium, Kasarani, and Nyayo Stadium — both located in Nairobi – as well as the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret.