By NATION AFRICA More by this AuthorPresident William Ruto Monday received Kenya's joint bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) alongside neighbours Uganda and Tanzania. Kenya’s Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba and Football Kenya Federation President Nick Mwendwa presented the document to Ruto at state house in Nairobi. “The work of prosecuting our joint bid now begins in earnest and Kenya intends to make its full contribution to it. “We hope that our joint bid will motivate all our sides not only to qualify for the 2027 tournament, but also excel beyond previous achievements,” added Ruto. Algeria, Botswana and Egypt are the countries that submitted their expression of interest to host the 2027 Afcon.

Source: Daily Nation May 16, 2023 23:03 UTC