The People's Cup

The AIAC Podcast by Africa Is a Country

Oct 3, 202350:23News & Politics

Last week, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the hosts for the 2025 and 2027 African Cup of Nations. Morocco won the right to host the 2025 tournament, while the triumvirate of Tanzania, Kenya, and Ug...

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