A team of technical experts has been sent by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to the three nations that will host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The inspection visits by the technical experts will run until Tuesday, 17 February as CAF applies its strict, world-class delivery standards.
It will include 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.
CAF’s inspections form part of a broader strategy to raise standards on and off the pitch across African football.
The main focus is to enhance AFCON’s reputation among the leading football tournaments in the world.
The inspection will begin in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, and will continue with site visits to Arusha and Zanzibar.
They will also 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’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.
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