Ghana to host 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations after nearly three decades
Ghana will host the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in almost 30 years. The announcement was made on Sunday, April 26, 2026, by the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, in a post on his official Facebook page.
Ghana last staged the competition in 1999, then known as the African Youth Championship. In 1999, the Black Satellites reached the final but finished as runners-up to Nigeria. The Black Satellites secured their fourth continental title in 2021.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to release further details on venues, dates, and organisational arrangements in the coming months. Preparations are anticipated to begin in earnest as the country gears up to stage a successful continental tournament in 2027.
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Ghana is set to host the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, according to the Ghana Football Association. This marks a significant return to hosting the continental youth tournament after nearly three decades - but what does this mean for the country's football future?
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