Egypt to host U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, Olympic qualifier
Egypt will host the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, which serves as a qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, the Confederation of African Football announced.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that Egypt will host the finals of the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, which will serve as a qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
In a statement released today, CAF said the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations for national teams will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, while South Africa will stage the African Super Cup match between the continent’s top club champions next November.
Upcoming continental tournaments
The federation noted that the Africa Cup of Nations for national teams will be held in consecutive years (2027 and 2028), before moving to a four-year cycle starting in 2032.
Continental tournaments are highly competitive among national teams and clubs, and provide a crucial opportunity to qualify for major international events such as the Olympics.