Morocco and South Africa have formally notified the Confederation of African Football of their readiness to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations if the designated co-hosts fail to meet preparations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The two nations confirmed they possess the required infrastructure, including stadiums, training facilities, and logistics, to successfully stage the tournament at short notice. Their move comes amid growing concerns over the preparedness of the current co-hosts, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
CAF is understood to be closely monitoring the progress of the East African trio, while also putting contingency plans in place to avoid any disruption to the competition.
The willingness of Morocco and South Africa to step in underscores CAF’s commitment to ensuring a smooth and successful tournament, regardless of any uncertainties surrounding the readiness of the original hosts.