Uganda’s joint bid to host 2027 AFCON sparks viral memes on social media

Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania have become the first nations to secure qualification for the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the three East African countries as joint winners and hosts of the prestigious continental tournament come 2027.

As usual, Ugandans have added a touch of humour to the news, and social media is currently abuzz with numerous memes capturing their anticipation for what the situation might be like in 2027.

Here are a few examples of these humorous memes:

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Mo Salah after eating Nsenene for the first time on the way to Namboole. ? pic.twitter.com/zfd87iUVxx
— Acholi goddd (@sk_bongomin93) September 28, 2023

Team Nigeria from their hotel room to Namboole Stadium at 2027 Afcon! pic.twitter.com/upif0iXQJv
— BIRIMUNDA STEPHEN@ KINGDOM CITIZEN (@BirimundaSteven) September 27, 2023

Salah running away from Mubs girls after playing the match at namboole ? pic.twitter.com/GsTMbh0Bif
— fik (@ShatterShafik23) September 27, 2023

This pic was taken in 2027 when a group of Ugandans are looking for a ball that just got out of Namboole in AFCON pic.twitter.com/0x9he5pA5J
— Epitome ✌️????? (@RealEpitomeUg2) September 27, 2023

Salah's Boda guy outside Namboole waiting to take him back to Banda after the AFCON game. pic.twitter.com/dwTul12Z6y
— God's Plan (@Gary2103) September 27, 2023

Nigerian star striker Egeze Chukuemeka after a training session at Wankulukuku pic.twitter.com/ssSudBDqoo
— Kanyomozi District (@PatriqKanyomozi) September 27, 2023

These memes reflect the excitement and anticipation surrounding this monumental achievement for East Africa as they prepare to host AFCON 2027.