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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the 2026-27 competitions calendar.
TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2027 will take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027.
South Africa will host the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup on November 8, 2026.
The match will be between TotalEnergies CAF Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup holders USM Alger.
Ghana will host the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations from February to March 2027.
Morocco will stage the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations from April to May 2027.
Egypt will host the CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, which will serve as the qualifying tournament for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
The CAF draws for the preliminary rounds of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2026/27 have been completed.
The first preliminary round of both competitions will take place from September 4 to 6.
The return legs will be scheduled for September 11 to 13.
CAF said the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup will kick off at 3 pm local time (1 pm GMT).
Greater certainty around dates and host countries will allow Member Associations to plan more effectively.
This will also give players clearer competitive pathways and provide broadcasters, sponsors, and supporters with greater visibility around major events.
The CAF statement said the organisation had made "significant progress in strengthening its Competitions calendar".
Greater certainty around dates and host countries will allow Member Associations to plan more effectively.
This will also give players clearer competitive pathways.
The CAF calendar provides greater visibility for broadcasters, sponsors, and supporters.
The competitions will be held across three years, from 2026 to 2029.
This includes major tournaments such as the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup, and TotalEnergies CAF Champions League.
These events will take place across various countries including South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, and Egypt.
Ghana will host the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations from February to March 2027.
The event will feature the best young footballers from across Africa competing in various age groups.
The competitions will provide an opportunity for teams to showcase their skills and compete against each other.
The CAF calendar provides a platform for footballers to gain experience and exposure.
The events will be broadcast globally, providing football fans with a platform to watch their favourite teams and players.
The CAF competitions calendar provides football fans with a platform to watch their favourite teams.
The CAF statement said the organisation had made significant progress in strengthening its Competitions calendar.
This includes enhancing the format of the competitions and improving the overall experience.
The competitions will feature a mix of teams from different countries and regions, providing a diverse range of teams and players.
The CAF competitions calendar provides a platform for footballers to gain experience and exposure.
The events will be held across various countries, including South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, and Egypt.
These countries have a rich football history and culture, providing a unique experience for fans.
The CAF competitions calendar provides a platform for footballers to compete against each other.
The events will feature teams from various countries and regions, providing a diverse range of teams and players.
The CAF statement said the organisation had made significant progress in strengthening its Competitions calendar.
This includes enhancing the format of the competitions and improving the overall experience.
The CAF competitions calendar provides a platform for footballers to gain experience and exposure.
The events will be held across various countries, including South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, and Egypt.
These countries have a rich football history and culture, providing a unique experience for fans.
The CAF competitions calendar provides a platform for footballers to compete against each other.
The total prize money for the competitions has not been disclosed.
However, the CAF statement said the organisation had made significant progress in strengthening its Competitions calendar.
This includes enhancing the format of the competitions and improving the overall experience.
The CAF statement said the organisation had made significant progress in strengthening its Competitions calendar.
This includes enhancing the format of the competitions and improving the overall experience.
The CAF statement said the organisation had made significant progress in strengthening its Competitions calendar.
This includes enhancing the format of the competitions and improving the overall experience.