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Why East Africa is ripe to host 2027 Nations Cup

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Harambee Stars Duke Abuya (left) and Romimgue Kouame (centre) and Dadie Samassekou of Mali during 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers return match at the Nyayo National stadium. Oct 10, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Uganda and Tanzania feel the East Africa region is in a pole position to win the hosting rights for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

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