The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has deployed a team of technical experts to Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya to inspect facilities ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The three East African nations secured the hosting rights for the tournament, tagged PAMOJA 2027, defeating a joint bid by Nigeria and Benin Republic. The edition will also mark the end of AFCON’s biennial format, with CAF President Patrice Motsepe confirming that after 2027, the competition will be held every four years starting from 2028.
The inspection tour, which began this week and runs until February 17, will assess pitch quality, safety, security and overall infrastructure readiness at selected match and training venues. Motsepe is also scheduled to visit Tanzania as part of the programme.
In Tanzania, inspections are taking place in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Zanzibar. In Kenya, venues including Kasarani, Nyayo and Talanta stadiums, as well as key training facilities, are being evaluated. Uganda’s assessment covers Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, facilities in Entebbe and the Hoima City Stadium.
CAF said the inspections are aimed at ensuring world-class standards and strengthening long-term football development across the continent as preparations intensify for AFCON 2027.
