{"id":151403,"date":"2026-04-24T15:29:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T15:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/kenya-uganda-tanzania-prepare-for-joint-afcon-2027"},"modified":"2026-04-24T16:30:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:30:34","slug":"kenya-uganda-tanzania-prepare-for-joint-afcon-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/kenya-uganda-tanzania-prepare-for-joint-afcon-2027","title":{"rendered":"Kenya Uganda Tanzania Prepare for Joint AFCON 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the governments of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have taken a major step toward staging a successful 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after holding a high-level ministerial kick-off meeting in Kampala, Uganda.<\/p>\n<p>The gathering brought together CAF officials, sports ministers from the three host nations, presidents of their respective football associations, and chairpersons of the Local Organising Committees.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration and reviewing preparations for the tournament, which will be hosted under the banner of PAMOJA \u2014 a symbol of unity and partnership among the East African neighbours.<\/p>\n<p>CAF Acting General Secretary praised the progress made so far by the three countries and reaffirmed the continent\u2019s football governing body\u2019s full support for the project.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed the need for proper coordination, timely execution of plans, disciplined delivery, and a united regional strategy to ensure the competition meets global standards.<\/p>\n<p>Representatives of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania also expressed gratitude to CAF President Patrice Motsepe and the CAF leadership for their technical guidance, trust, and continued backing.<\/p>\n<p>They pledged to work closely with CAF to make the tournament one of the most memorable editions in AFCON history.<\/p>\n<p>A key part of the meeting involved a detailed review of preparations across several sectors, including stadium infrastructure, hospitality, safety, media operations, fan movement, governance, and finance.<\/p>\n<p>Each nation gave updates on the construction and renovation of stadiums, training facilities, airports, transport systems, hotels, and other supporting infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>The three governments committed to ensuring that all venues and facilities meet CAF requirements within the agreed deadlines, with August 2026 set as a major milestone for readiness assessment.<\/p>\n<p>On hospitality and tourism, the host nations agreed to market East Africa as a welcoming destination capable of delivering an exceptional tournament experience for supporters, teams, and visitors.<\/p>\n<p>Plans were discussed around hotel readiness, tourism services, medical support, transport systems, and security coordination.<\/p>\n<p>Leaders at the meeting also highlighted the tournament\u2019s potential to boost tourism, attract investment, promote trade, and stimulate regional economic growth beyond football.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure smooth administration, officials approved a governance framework for the PAMOJA Local Organising Committee.<\/p>\n<p>The structure will include representatives from CAF, sports ministers of the host nations, football federation presidents, and LOC chairpersons to guarantee accountability and efficient decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>Another major issue discussed was cross-border travel.<\/p>\n<p>The ministers agreed to continue consultations on launching a PAMOJA Visa Framework, designed to make movement easier for fans, players, officials, media, sponsors, and investors during the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed system is expected to include visa exemptions, faster immigration clearance, simplified customs procedures, and harmonised travel rules across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.<\/p>\n<p>The three nations also resolved to hold regular technical and ministerial meetings, supported by progress reports, to track delivery timelines and quickly address emerging challenges.<\/p>\n<p>With preparations gathering momentum, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania remain determined to deliver a landmark AFCON in 2027 \u2014 one expected to showcase African unity, regional ambition, and the growing power of football on the continent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Tanzania<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. 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