CAF Inspects Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania Ahead Of Historic PAMOJA 2027 AFCON

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has begun a comprehensive inspection tour of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania as preparations gather pace for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), branded PAMOJA 2027.

The three East African nations secured hosting rights for the AFCON 2027 after beating a joint bid from Nigeria and the Benin Republic.

It will mark a milestone in African football, ending CAF’s long-running biennial format for the competition.

CAF President Patrice Motsepe previously confirmed that after the 2027 edition, the next AFCON will be staged in 2028, with subsequent tournaments moving to a four-year cycle.

A delegation of CAF technical experts has been deployed to evaluate readiness across the three host countries, with the inspection programme running until Tuesday, February 17.

The visit will also include Motsepe’s official trip to Tanzania on Friday.

The assessment focuses on stadium quality, training facilities, pitch standards, safety, security and overall infrastructure at proposed match venues.

“CAF’s inspections form part of a broader strategy to raise standards on and off the pitch across African football. By driving consistent, world-class benchmarks in infrastructure, operations and venue management, CAF aims to enhance the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON’s reputation as among the leading football tournaments in the world,” CAF said in a statement on Wednesday.

“These efforts also support CAF’s wider objective of helping to build a stronger and more self-sustaining football ecosystem on the continent through partnerships with governments to improve facilities, delivery capability and long-term football development.”

In Tanzania, inspections began in Dar es Salaam and will extend to Arusha and Zanzibar. The evaluation includes the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium and several designated training venues.

The CAF team will also assess Samia Suluhu Stadium in Arusha, alongside Amaan Stadium and Fumba Stadium, which have been proposed by the Tanzania Local Organising Committee.

Kenya’s inspection programme centres largely on Nairobi, with visits to Kasarani Stadium, Nyayo Stadium and Talanta Sports Stadium. Training facilities such as the Ulinzi Sports Complex and the Kenya Academy of Sports are also on the itinerary.

In Uganda, CAF officials are reviewing facilities in Entebbe and Kampala, including Mandela National Stadium and selected training sites. The delegation will also travel to Hoima to inspect Hoima City Stadium.

“CAF will continue to work closely with the three host nations, their governments and LOC structures to support delivery planning and ensure that preparations intensify for the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2027,” the governing body added.