The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed beginning of inspection in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda ahead of the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations.
As per CAF, the inspection visits by the technical experts kicked off this week and will run until Tuesday 17 February, as CAF applies its strict, world-class delivery standards.
The inspection includes technical assessments covering pitch requirements, as well as safety, security and infrastructure readiness at key match and training venues earmarked for use during the tournament.
TANZANIA
CAF’s inspections began in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, and will continue with site visits to Arusha and Zanzibar. The programme includes the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium and several designated training sites. The mission will then continue to Arusha for an inspection of Samia Suluhu Stadium.
In Zanzibar, CAF experts will also inspect Amaan Stadium and Fumba Stadium, a venue that the Tanzania Local Organising Committee (LOC) has earmarked for the tournament.
KENYA
The CAF team will conduct a series of inspections in Nairobi, Kenya. The programme includes Kasarani Stadium, Nyayo Stadium and Talanta Sport Stadium, as well as key training sites such as the Ulinzi Sport Complex and the Kenya Academy of Sports.
UGANDA
Uganda’s inspection programme includes Entebbe and Kampala, with visits to Mandela National Stadium and designated training sites. The CAF delegation will also travel to Hoima to inspect Hoima City Stadium.
Will Pamoja 2027 happen on schedule?
At the moment, CAF has promised to 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.
But with stadia not ready at the moment in almost all three countries and elections happening in Kenya next year, a decision could be reached for postponement.
However, Patrice Motsepe, the Caf president is committed to having the tournament happen as scheduled and then 2028 as well before the four year cycle begins.