Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have reaffirmed their commitment to delivering a successful 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after reviewing their preparations with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday afternoon.
The high-level meeting of the PAMOJA Oversight Council brought together CAF officials, Sports Ministers from the three host nations and Presidents of their respective CAF Member Associations.Further, the meeting drew Chairpersons and CEOs of the Local Organising Committees (LOCs), Principal Secretaries, and other senior officials.
The meeting was chaired by CAF Acting General Secretary Samson Adamu, with Kenya represented by Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya.The discussions focused on the collective preparedness of the three host nations and the priorities for the next phase of delivering the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
A key item on the agenda was the proposed PAMOJA Visa Framework and cross-border mobility.Blow for Gor Mahia as midfielder suffers injury ahead of key Champions League assignment. Mvurya joined his Ugandan and Tanzanian counterparts in assuring CAF of their governments’ commitment to advancing and operationalising the framework. Each country has assessed the requirements within its jurisdiction and committed to taking the necessary measures towards implementation.
The framework is intended to facilitate seamless movement of fans, participating teams, officials, accredited media, sponsors, suppliers and other tournament stakeholders across the three countries. It will also provide for appropriate immigration and customs facilitation for tournament-related goods and equipment.For Kenya, the framework is expected to complement ongoing efforts to ease entry and movement for African visitors while strengthening regional mobility ahead of the tournament.
Infrastructure readiness was also reviewed, with Kenya reporting progress in the development and upgrading of stadiums, training grounds and supporting infrastructure.Mvurya welcomed the positive assessment of progress made so far, as well as recommendations arising from CAF’s ongoing assessment and inspection process. The Kenyan government reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the recommendations within the designated timelines and ensuring that facilities meet CAF requirements before the tournament.
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The three governments also reaffirmed their determination to deliver a successful, memorable and transformational AFCON 2027 through strong coordination, disciplined execution and a shared commitment to excellence.
They further agreed on the importance of a unified tournament identity, coordinated decision-making and a collective approach to addressing emerging issues, with each host nation reaffirming its commitment to undertaking its delegated responsibilities.
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