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CAF convened a high-level summit with Sports Ministers from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) planning in Kampala.
Presidents of Member Associations from the three Nations and Chairpersons of the Local Organising Committees (LOC), were also present. The meeting reaffirms their shared commitment to the successful hosting and delivery of the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
CAF Acting General Secretary commended the three Host Nations on the progress made so far and and reaffirmed CAF’s full commitment to the successful hosting of the PAMOJA 2027 AFCON.
He emphasised the importance of coordination in planning, timely execution, disciplined delivery and a unified regional approach towards hosting a successful continental tournament.
The three Host Nations expressed their appreciation to CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe and the CAF team for its support, guidance, technical support, and confidence in the PAMOJA partnership.
They reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with CAF in delivering a successful and memorable Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda AFCON 2027.
The three countries undertook a comprehensive review of progress with particular focus on infrastructure preparedness, hospitality, safety and security, media and broadcast readiness, movement of the fans and stakeholders, governance and finance.
On infrastructure preparedness, each country outlined progress made in the ongoing construction, rehabilitation, and modernisation of stadiums, training grounds, transport networks, airports, accommodation facilities, and related support infrastructure across the three host nations.
The Ministers reaffirmed their Governments’ commitment to ensure all facilities meet the required CAF Requirements within the agreed timelines and endorsed an accelerated delivery roadmap, with August 2026 identified as a key milestone review point for readiness progress.
On hospitality and visitor experience, the three countries committed to jointly position East Africa as a welcoming and competitive destination capable of delivering an exceptional fan experience.
Emphasis was placed on hotel readiness, tourism, medical preparedness, security coordination, transport efficiency, and warm regional hospitality that reflects the spirit of PAMOJA. The tournament was also recognised as a catalyst for tourism, investment, trade and regional economic growth.
The meeting further deliberated on the governance structure of the PAMOJA Local Organising Committee and agreed on a coordination framework that guarantees efficiency, accountability, and seamless decision-making across the three countries.
This structure shall comprise of representations from CAF, the three host Ministers, Presidents of the Member Associations and Chairpersons of the LOCs.
Recognising the importance of ease of movement for fans, teams, officials, media, and investors, the three Ministers agreed to hold periodic consultative meetings to finalise and operationalise the proposed PAMOJA Visa Framework, intended to facilitate seamless travel across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania during the tournament period.
The framework shall further consider special entry arrangements, visa exemptions, expedited clearances, and harmonized customs and immigration facilitation for participating teams, officials, accredited media, sponsors, suppliers, and tournament-related goods and equipment.
The Ministers further resolved to institutionalise regular high-level and technical meetings supported by progress reporting mechanisms, to monitor delivery address emerging issues, and sustain momentum toward 2027.
Together, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda remain firmly on course to deliver a successful, memorable and transformational 2027 AFCON under the banner of PAMOJA, a historic symbol of African unity, regional ambition and shared progress through football.