Cairo, Egypt – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially announced, via its website, that Egypt has the honor of hosting the Africa Cup of Nations Under-23 (Total Energies 2027). This tournament will be the decisive stage and the official qualifying tournament for the football competitions in the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
This continental announcement crowns the intensive efforts undertaken by the Egyptian Football Association over the past months. During this period, it submitted a comprehensive official bid to the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The bid sought the confidence of the African continent to host this highly anticipated edition of the major continental tournament. According to the proposed and preliminary schedule announced by the Egyptian FA, the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations finals are set to kick off in November 2027. At that time, Egyptian stadiums will witness fierce competition among the top African teams vying for Olympic qualification.
The widely praised Egyptian bid was based on the extensive and accumulated organizational experience that Egypt and the Egyptian Football Association possess in successfully managing and hosting major continental and international tournaments. Additionally, this was further supported by the country’s advanced infrastructure and world-class sports facilities. Egypt also has a stadium and training grounds capable of meeting all modern standards for major sporting events. On the official level, the bid received strong and direct government support. This was exemplified by the official government pledge from the Minister of Youth and Sports to back the Egyptian Football Association’s bid. As a result, this reflects the complete harmony and integration among the various Egyptian state institutions to ensure the tournament is presented in the best possible light. This presentation should befit Egypt’s stature and rich sporting history.
