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Kenyans' reactions to historic 2027 Afcon bid win

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Kenyan fans at Kasarani Stadium. [Jonah Onyango,Standard]

The decision by the continental football governing body, Caf, to hand the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to the East Africa region has generated different reactions across the country.

Through their joint EAC Pamoja bid, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda beat Egypt, Senegal, Algeria and Botswana to win the hosting rights, in an announcement that was made by Caf president Patrice Motsepe on Wednesday in Cairo.

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