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CAF Releases 2026-2027 Championship Schedule
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced a new organizational plan for the 2026-2027 football season. This includes the African Super Cup match scheduled for November 8, 2026, in South Africa, between Mamelodi Sundowns and USM Alger. The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be jointly organized by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027, with qualifying matches beginning next month. It was also decided that the successive editions of the Africa Cup of Nations will be held in 2027 and 2028, before returning to a four-year cycle starting in 2032. The schedule for youth tournaments and continental activities has been set, including Ghana hosting the Under-20 Cup in February and March, Morocco hosting the Under-17 Cup in April and May, and Egypt hosting the Under-23 Championship qualifying for the 2028 Olympics. Additionally, Morocco will host the Futsal Cup in October, and Senegal will host the Beach Soccer World Cup in November. The federation is also discussing launching a Women's Under-17 tournament next year. The qualifying draws for the CAF Champions League and the Confederation Cup have been conducted, with matches scheduled from September 4 to 13, 2026, aiming to enable local associations to plan early and provide greater clarity for sponsors and fans.
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