Rabat – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stepped up pressure on the three host nations of the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), sending a high-level delegation to Uganda on Tuesday to assess progress.
The tournament, scheduled to be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, has faced questions over readiness. Infrastructure, financing, and logistical planning remain major challenges, prompting CAF to tighten its oversight of the process.
According to the federation, Kampala will host two days of meetings on April 22 and 23. CAF officials will sit down with representatives of the three governments and national football associations to review preparations and outline next steps.
Acting CAF General Secretary Samson Adamu will lead the delegation, joined by senior figures from departments overseeing competitions, marketing, broadcasting, safety and security, and finance.
The agenda will focus on critical areas, such as stadium and transport infrastructure, security planning, procurement and supply, funding, media operations, ticketing, and commercial activities.
CAF wants clear commitments and timelines to ensure the hosts can deliver a tournament that meets continental standards.
The visit reflects CAF’s determination to keep preparations on track despite obstacles. By strengthening coordination and demanding accountability, the football governing body aims to accelerate progress and avoid last‑minute setbacks.
Uganda’s role as the first stop shows the importance of regional cooperation. The meetings in Kampala are expected to produce concrete action plans, with follow‑up visits to Kenya and Tanzania scheduled in the coming months.
CAF stressed in its official statement that it remains committed to supporting the host nations.
The federation pledged to reinforce operational readiness through closer collaboration and technical assistance across all key sectors.
With less than two years remaining, CAF’s intervention signals that time is running short.
The meetings in Kampala will be a decisive moment to determine whether Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda can meet the challenge and deliver a successful AFCON, matching the organizational standards seen in Morocco’s previous edition.
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