Kampala, Uganda — Momentum is building for the historic TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 as top football leaders and government officials from across East Africa convene in Kampala for a high-level planning workshop aimed at turning the region’s shared dream into reality.
The two-day strategic meeting, hosted at Mestil Hotel, has brought together a powerful delegation led by CAF Acting General Secretary Samson Adamu alongside key stakeholders from the three co-host nations under the PAMOJA partnership , Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Also present are football federation presidents including Hussein Mohammed, Wallace Karia, and Moses H. Magogo, as well as senior government ministers tasked with overseeing the tournament’s delivery.
Behind closed doors, discussions are centered on critical pillars that will define the success of the continent’s biggest football tournament , from stadium readiness and security frameworks to ticketing systems, media coverage, and sustainable funding models. The workshop is not just about logistics, but about coordination, with leaders working to align timelines and standards across the three nations.
This marks a significant step forward for the PAMOJA bid, a historic joint-hosting arrangement that symbolizes a new era of regional cooperation in African football. By bringing together three nations with a shared vision, organizers are aiming to deliver not only a world-class tournament but also a lasting legacy for East Africa.
Officials at the meeting reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that AFCON 2027 becomes a benchmark event, both on and off the pitch. Beyond football, the tournament is being positioned as a catalyst for economic growth, infrastructure development, and tourism across the region.
For Kampala, hosting the workshop underscores Uganda’s central role in the preparations, as the country continues to position itself as a key player in delivering the success of the tournament.
As planning intensifies, one message is becoming clear: East Africa is not just preparing to host AFCON 2027 , it is preparing to make history.
