Ghana will host the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) next year as per the latest reports and confirmation by the Ghana Football Association (GFA)
“The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially awarded the nation the rights to host the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. CAF covered the decision in a letter addressed to the General Secretary, Lawyer Prosper Harrison Addo, Esq.
The decision underscores CAF’s strong confidence in the Ghana Football Association’s ability to organize and deliver a tournament that meets the highest standards of youth football on the continent.” Reads a statement from the Ghana FA website.
Whereas, CAF is yet to come out and make an official announcement, the GFA has confirmed the news.
Ghana last hosted the tournament in 1999 where the Black Satellites emerged Champions on home soil. They have also won it in 1993, 2009 and 2021.
It should be noted that the semifinalists qualify to the FIFA U20 World Cup.
South Africa are the defending Champions having defeated Morocco in the last edition hosted by Egypt last year.
