East Africa has taken another major step towards hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after ministers from Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania reaffirmed their commitment to staging the tournament under the PAMOJA banner.
The three nations sealed their commitment during a high-level ministerial meeting held in Kampala on Thursday, with Sports Ministers from the host countries signing a joint communiqué alongside Confederation of African Football (CAF) officials and local organising committee leaders.
The communiqué highlighted progress made in key areas including infrastructure development, hospitality, security and media readiness as preparations continue for the continent’s biggest football tournament.
CAF’s Acting General Secretary commended the three countries for their level of coordination and urged them to maintain momentum to ensure the competition is delivered to world-class standards.
Governments from the three nations pledged to complete stadium upgrades, improve transport networks and expand accommodation facilities to meet CAF requirements ahead of the tournament.
The ministers also outlined plans aimed at creating a seamless experience for supporters and participating delegations, with tourism promotion, medical preparedness and regional hospitality among the priorities discussed.
One of the key resolutions from the meeting was the approval of a PAMOJA Visa Framework, which is expected to ease travel for fans, teams, officials and media across Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania during the tournament.
The ministers also approved a governance structure for the joint organising committee, a move intended to strengthen accountability and improve efficiency as preparations intensify.
In the joint communiqué, the three countries expressed confidence in their progress and readiness.
“Together, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda remain firmly on course to deliver a successful, memorable, and transformational 2027 Africa Cup of Nations,” the communiqué concluded.
