CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe says no decision has yet been made on which of the three host nations will stage the opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda will jointly host the tournament, marking the first time in AFCON history that three countries will stage the competition.The tournament is scheduled to take place from 19 June to 17 July 2027.Speaking to the media on Thursday after a visit to Tanzania, Motsepe said CAF was still considering proposals from all three host nations and expected to reach a decision soon.The host country for the opening match has not yet been decided, Motsepe said.All three host countries have submitted interesting proposals. We are still discussing, and a decision will be made soon.Motsepe also expressed confidence in Tanzania’s ability to host major continental football events, citing the country’s recent experience in staging high-profile matches and competitions.He revealed that he had personally insisted that Tanzania host the opening match of the African Football League, when Simba faced Egyptian giants Al Ahly.Tanzania also hosted the opening ceremony of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which Motsepe said provided further evidence of the country’s organisational capabilities.My confidence is based on realism, he said.CAF has deployed a 21-member expert team to work across Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda as preparations for AFCON 2027 continue.The experts are assessing key areas including stadiums, training facilities, pitches and other tournament infrastructure, with CAF working alongside the host countries and their respective organising committees.The three nations are expected to continue upgrading their facilities ahead of the tournament, while discussions over the venue for the opening match remain ongoing.A final decision on which country will host the opening game is expected to be announced by CAF in the coming period.
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