Coupe d’Afrique des nations (CAN)

The Coupe d’Afrique des Nations (CAN) is Africa's premier international men's football competition. Recent news highlights ongoing developments and potential controversies surrounding future tournaments. In the context of CAN 2025, CAF president Patrice Motsepe visited Rabat, Morocco, to address tensions with the Moroccan Football Federation. These tensions stem from a CAF appeals jury decision that reportedly overturned Senegal's victory in the last CAN, which was hosted in Morocco. This matter has escalated to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Separately, Kenya has expressed its readiness to host the CAN 2027 tournament, despite reservations from the CAF. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has noted significant delays in upgrading Kenyan infrastructure to meet required standards, according to a recent report. These events underscore the complex logistical and administrative challenges involved in organizing the continental football championship, as well as the ongoing efforts to ensure fair play and adequate hosting capabilities.