Uganda, Tanzania measure progress to be made before hosting 2027 AFCON
Uganda and Tanzania will co-host the 2027 AFCON with neighbours Kenya and the countries are getting a sense of how much progress they must still make on the pitch..
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Uganda and Tanzania, co-hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) along with Kenya, are assessing their current footballing progress at the ongoing AFCON in Morocco, facing potential early elimination. Both nations have historically struggled in the tournament, highlighting the need for significant improvements before hosting the event.
- Uganda and Tanzania will likely need wins in their decisive group games on Tuesday against Nigeria and Tunisia, respectively, to have a chance at the last 16.
- Tanzanian coach Miguel Angel Gamondi stated, "My goal is to change the mentality, show we can compete... if we are 112 now then I hope in a short time we can be lower than 100," referring to their FIFA ranking.
- Tanzania, ranked 112th globally and 27th in Africa, has never won an AFCON match in their four appearances, while Uganda has only one victory in nine matches across three tournaments since 1978.
- Gamondi also highlighted that Tanzania's biggest challenges include the allowance of 12 foreign players in club teams, poor infrastructure, and a significant lack of youth development.
- Uganda's coach, Paul Put, emphasized building a young team for 2027: "For 2027 we have to be in good shape with good players."
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Morocco, South Africa, and Egypt Advance to AFCON Knockout Stage - December 2025
Several teams secured their spots in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last 16. Morocco advanced as group winners after a 3-0 victory over Zambia, with Ayoub El Kaabi scoring two goals. South Africa also qualified for the knockout stage by defeating Zimbabwe 3-2, thanks to a late penalty converted by Oswin Appollis. Egypt secured the top spot in Group B and confirmed their passage into the knockout stage after a 0-0 draw against Angola. Meanwhile, Uganda and Tanzania, co-hosts for the 2027 AFCON, are assessing their progress at the ongoing tournament in Morocco as they face potential early elimination.
