Cecafa teams remain hopeful of AFCON finals

Harambee Stars' Anthony Akumu (left) and Hassan Waswa of Uganda Cranes during a friendly match at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Thursday, March 23, 2017. [PHOTO: JONAH ONYANGO/STANDARD]

For many years, teams from East Africa have missed out on the Africa Cup of Nations finals, leaving West Africa to dominate.

However, this is likely to change with an expanded tournament in Cameroon next year.