African Teams to Play Home Games Abroad for 2027 AFCON Qualification

Many African national teams will play home qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in third countries, often Morocco, because their own stadiums fail to meet CAF standards. This reflects persistent infrastructure deficits across the continent, with implications for national pride, logistics, and economic costs. The situation is confirmed by Le Monde, but the full list of affected countries and venues remains unclear.