CAF President Motsepe confirms AFCON expansion to 28 teams for 2027 edition

Published Jul 22, 02:19 PM UTC

Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), confirmed during a press conference in Johannesburg that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will expand from 24 to 28 teams starting with the 2027 edition. The tournament will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027. Motsepe praised the performances of the 10 African teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and announced a significant increase in prize money for the Women's AFCON, with the winner's share rising from $1 million to $2 million. He also addressed the ongoing dispute over the 2025 AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal, stating that CAF awaits the verdict of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The expansion follows the trend of larger international tournaments, including the 48-team World Cup in 2026.

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