AFCON 2027: East Africa races to get tournament-ready
Summary
Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are preparing to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, a major football tournament, from June 19 to July 17. The three countries are working on stadiums, training facilities, and infrastructure to be ready for the event, with inspections by football officials ongoing.Key Facts
- The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be the first time the tournament is hosted by three countries together.
- Kenya’s main project is the new Talanta Sports International Stadium in Nairobi with 60,000 seats.
- Kenya is also fixing other stadiums like Kasarani, Nyayo, and Kipchoge Keino, but some training grounds are still incomplete.
- Tanzania reports its stadiums are about 80% finished and training grounds around 75% done.
- Tanzania’s Prime Minister has ordered faster work on training facilities to meet football standards.
- The tournament will run from June 19 to July 17, 2027.
- Infrastructure like roads and airports in all three countries is also being improved for the event.
- A football group called CAF has inspected many venues and is monitoring progress closely.
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