CAF has issued a sobering warning to Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda after February 2026 inspections revealed that none of the proposed stadiums for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations currently meet tournament standards.
​The joint “Pamoja” bid for AFCON 2027 is under intense pressure following a CAF report confirming that all proposed venues remain below Category 4 requirements.
In Kenya, flagship sites like Kasarani and Talanta Sports City require urgent, extensive redevelopment rather than simple upgrades.
Inspectors noted that the project remains in a “construction and corrective phase” with critical milestones, including pitch reconstruction and security installations, still outstanding.
​Logistical and financial hurdles further complicate the three-nation effort. Kenya’s Sports Principal Secretary, Elijah Mwangi, admitted to Parliament that the government owes contractors billions, leading to reduced workforces at key sites.
CAF has set a decisive August 2026 inspection deadline for host nations to show “tangible progress.”
Failure to resolve funding challenges and implement a unified visa framework could jeopardize East Africa’s hosting ambitions.
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