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Why East Africa is ripe to host 2027 Nations Cup

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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