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CAF President's remarks came amid a disagreement between FKF President Hussein Mohamed and his deputy McDonald Mariga, who, together with seven members of the federation’s National Executive Committee, have questioned the management of the Football Kenya Federation.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe said his confidence in President William Ruto had also remained firm, pointing to Kenya's experience in hosting CHAN after preparations were extended
The Ethiopian team ranks 143rd out of 211 by FIFA, and it last played in the biennial AFCON tournament in 2022, when it was eliminated in the group stage.
The commitment was made during a high-level meeting of the PAMOJA Oversight Council and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), as the three countries reviewed their preparedness to host the continental tournament.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027, with the three East African countries sharing hosting duties under the Pamoja AFCON arrangement.
Cameroon reached the WAFCON final after Michaely Bihina saved four penalties against Morocco, including a decisive 118th-minute stop that kept the tie alive in the shootout.
Malawi Scorchers reached the WAFCON final after a 3-1 semi-final victory over Algeria, as Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga shared the goals in Rabat.
CAF’s Executive Committee has confirmed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the dispute over FIFA governance and World Cup proposals intensifies. The vote math—and divisions beyond Europe—could decide where support shifts.
Speaking in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday, Motsepe said the tournament, scheduled for June 19 to July 17, 2027, will expand as part of CAF's plans to grow the competition. He also announced that AFCON will shift from a two-year cycle to a four-year cycle.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe made the announcement on Thursday, highlighting the importance of investing in women’s football, with financial support playing a key role in the sport’s growth and development.
In announcing the bid, the Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) said the proposal would be built around "solidarity, regional integration and sustainable development of African football".
The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority said the transaction was funded entirely by CAF-controlled accounts and not public funds, placing it outside its jurisdiction under Kenyan procurement law