Africa: Everything You Need to Know About TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Pamoja 2027

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 will be one of the most significant tournaments in the history of African football, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda set to jointly host the competition.

It will be the first AFCON to be staged by three countries, marking a major moment for East African football and for the wider continent.

The opening match will be played on Saturday, 19 June 2027, while the final is scheduled for Saturday, 17 July 2027.

Twenty-four teams are expected to compete for the continental title, with the three host nations qualifying automatically.

Although the stadiums and host cities are yet to be officially confirmed, the tournament already carries huge sporting, cultural and economic significance.

Here are the key things to know about TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027.

The tournament is the next edition of Africa's flagship men's national team football competition. It will bring together the best teams on the continent to compete for the title of African champions. The word "PAMOJA" means "together" in Swahili, reflecting the spirit of unity behind the joint hosting by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It is a powerful name for a tournament being staged across three East African nations with shared history, culture and football passion.

The competition will begin on Saturday, 19 June 2027, with the opening match. The final will be played on Saturday, 17 July 2027. These dates give the tournament a clear one-month window and allow CAF, the hosts, teams, broadcasters and supporters to plan well in advance. The exact match schedule, venues and kick-off times will be announced later by CAF.

Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will jointly host the tournament. This makes AFCON PAMOJA 2027 historic because it will be the first edition of the Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted by three countries. It is also a major breakthrough for East Africa, a region that has long had passionate football support but has not hosted AFCON for many decades.

CAF has described the 2027 tournament as the return of AFCON to East Africa for the first time since Ethiopia hosted the competition in 1976. That makes PAMOJA 2027 more than just another tournament. It is a chance for the region to showcase its football culture, infrastructure, hospitality, tourism and growing ambition on the continental stage.

The 2027 tournament is expected to be the 36th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. The competition has grown from a small tournament involving a few nations into one of the biggest football events in the world. PAMOJA 2027 will continue that evoluti