CAF has begun inspection visits to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania as preparations step up for the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, with technical experts currently assessing facilities across the three East African host nations.
The inspection programme started earlier this week and will run until February 17, focusing on infrastructure readiness, safety, security and pitch standards at match venues and training facilities earmarked for the tournament. The visits form part of CAF’s effort to ensure the three countries meet required delivery benchmarks ahead of the continental showpiece.
The joint hosting arrangement, branded Pamoja AFCON 2027, will mark the first time the tournament is staged across three East African nations. Governments in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are investing in stadium upgrades, transport systems and accommodation capacity as they prepare to deliver the expanded competition.
In Uganda, the CAF delegation is scheduled to inspect Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, designated training venues in the capital and facilities in Entebbe. The team will also travel to Hoima City to assess the Hoima City Stadium project, which is expected to play a key role during the tournament.
Tanzania’s programme includes visits to Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Samia Suluhu Stadium in Arusha, and venues in Zanzibar including Amaan Stadium and the proposed Fumba Stadium. In Kenya, inspections cover Kasarani Stadium, Nyayo Stadium, Talanta Sports Stadium and selected training complexes in Nairobi.
CAF says the inspections are intended to support host nations in strengthening infrastructure, operations and venue management while building a more sustainable football ecosystem across the continent. Preparations are expected to intensify as the 2027 finals draw closer.
