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Michael Fitzpatrick

Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda launch joint bid to host African Cup of Nations

AFCON opening ceremony action from Egypt. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have launched a joint bid for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which would bring the continental showpiece to East Africa for the first time.

The African Football Confederation (CAF) on Thursday acknowledged having received a declaration of interest from the three countries along with separate bids from Algeria, Botswana and Egypt.

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