⚽ AFCON 2027 · Three Host Cities

Kenya.Uganda.Tanzania.

AFCON 2027 is the first tournament hosted across three nations simultaneously. Three distinct cities. Three completely different energies.

🇰🇪 Nairobi🇺🇬 Kampala🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam
🇰🇪Co-Host · Primary Venue

Nairobi,
Kenya

East Africa's most cosmopolitan city sits at 1,795 metres above sea level — expect cool evenings even during the tournament. Nairobi is the financial and cultural capital of the region, with a restaurant scene that rivals any African city, an established spa and wellness culture, and world-class hotels.

Main Venue
Kasarani Stadium
Capacity
~60,000
Full Nairobi Guide →
Key Neighbourhoods
WestlandsThe restaurant and nightlife hub — dense with dining from Swahili to Japanese
KarenQuiet, green and residential with some of the city's best boutique restaurants and spas
GigiriUN headquarters area — international, upscale, close to great cafes
CBDCity centre — practical, close to stadiums and well-connected by transit
Must-Do in Nairobi
  • ✓ Nairobi National Park at sunrise
  • ✓ Carnivore Restaurant
  • ✓ Karen Blixen Museum
  • ✓ Giraffe Centre
  • ✓ Karura Forest walks
🇺🇬Co-Host

Kampala,
Uganda

Built across seven hills on the northern shore of Lake Victoria, Kampala is one of East Africa's most underrated cities. It lacks the polish of Nairobi but makes up for it with warmth, affordability, and a local food culture centred on the best fresh tilapia on the continent. The Nile is an hour's drive away.

Main Venue
Mandela National Stadium
Capacity
~45,000
Full Kampala Guide →
Key Neighbourhoods
KololoThe upscale hilltop neighbourhood — great restaurants, embassies, and a relaxed pace
Acacia AvenueKampala's nightlife corridor — busy from 11pm onwards
NakaseroCentral business district meets guesthouses and street food
MunyonyoLake Victoria waterfront — resorts, sunset cruises and tilapia restaurants
Must-Do in Kampala
  • ✓ Lake Victoria sunset tilapia dinner
  • ✓ Ndere Cultural Centre
  • ✓ Kasubi Tombs
  • ✓ Boda-boda city tour
  • ✓ Jinja & the Source of the Nile (day trip)
🇹🇿Co-Host

Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania

Tanzania's largest city hugs the Indian Ocean and has a completely different energy to the other two host cities — more relaxed, coastal, and deeply Swahili in character. The seafood is exceptional. The pace is slower. And Zanzibar is 90 minutes by fast ferry — the most natural AFCON day trip available.

Main Venue
Benjamin Mkapa Stadium
Capacity
~60,000
Full Dar es Salaam Guide →
Key Neighbourhoods
Msasani PeninsulaThe upscale area — best restaurants, hotels, and expat scene
Oyster BayBeachfront dining, boutique hotels and breezy evenings
KariakooThe real Dar — dense markets, street food, and authentic Tanzanian life
Coco BeachPopular seafront spot for sunset gatherings and local food vendors
Must-Do in Dar es Salaam
  • ✓ Zanzibar day trip (fast ferry 90 mins)
  • ✓ Kariakoo market at dawn
  • ✓ Coco Beach sunset
  • ✓ Msasani seafood dinner
  • ✓ Swahili cuisine food tour

One card.
All three cities.

The Rahacards AFCON 2027 Card works across Nairobi, Kampala, and Dar es Salaam. No juggling. No starting over.

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