Takeaways

• Fabrizio Romano teased a possible trip to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, sparking massive hype across East Africa.
• The legendary transfer expert told CK Sports Uganda that the joint tournament in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will be amazing.
• Romano used his iconic ‘Here we go’ catchphrase when asked if he hopes to make an appearance at the big event.

Renowned Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano has sparked excitement among football fans across Africa, particularly in East Africa, after expressing interest in attending the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be jointly hosted by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.

Romano made the remarks during an interview with CK Sports Uganda following the recently concluded Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, where he was asked about Africa’s biggest football tournament and whether he would be making an appearance in East Africa.

Describing the competition as a major attraction, the celebrated transfer journalist said:

“It is going to be amazing. I wish to enjoy it. It is always one of the best competitions. It is always about the countries, the African culture. This one will be amazing.”

When asked whether he hoped to visit the region, Romano responded: “Of course, I hope so. Here we go.”

The Italian journalist has become one of the most influential voices in global football, building an enormous following across social media through his transfer updates and trademark “Here We Go” phrase, which has become synonymous with major football transfer announcements.

Although his attendance is not yet confirmed, the possibility of having Romano at AFCON 2027 would be a significant boost to the tournament’s international visibility, given his reach among millions of football followers worldwide.

With Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania intensifying preparations for the historic three-country tournament, such global football personalities could help bring even greater international attention to East Africa. AFCON 2027 kicks off on June 19, with the final scheduled for July 17.