Morocco to Host 2027 U-17 AFCON, CAF Unveils Competition Calendar
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that Morocco will host the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. The announcement is part of a broader calendar update that includes hosting duties for Ghana and Egypt for other youth tournaments.
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Hosting major continental sporting events is a key component of national branding and infrastructure development for African nations.
<span style="font-weight: 400">Rabat – Morocco will host the 2027 CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed today as it released an updated calendar for its continental competitions.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The youth tournament is </span><a href="https://www.cafonline.com/news/ghana-egypt-senegal-morocco-and-south-africa-set-to-host-caf-events-in-2026-27/#:~:text=The%20TotalEnergies%20CAF%20Under%2D20,2027%20in%20April%20and%20May."><span style="font-weight: 400">scheduled </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">to take place in April and May 2027, forming part of CAF’s broader effort to provide greater certainty for member associations, clubs, commercial partners, and supporters through a more structured competition calendar.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The announcement reinforces Morocco’s growing role as a host nation for major African football events. Before staging the U-17 continental championship, the country is also set to organize the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, which will run from <a href="https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2026/08/333824/caf-sets-date-for-futsal-afcon-2026-draw-in-rabat/">October</a> 12 to 21.</span>
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