The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced that its inspection team has officially begun assessment visits to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania as preparations gather pace for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027.
In a statement released on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, CAF confirmed that a team of technical experts has been dispatched to the three East African nations that will jointly host the tournament under the PAMOJA 2027 arrangement.
“A team of technical experts has been sent by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) to the three nations that will host the next edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations – Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda,” CAF wrote in a statement.
According to CAF, the inspection visits started this week and will run until Tuesday, 17 February, as the continental football body applies what it describes as strict, world-class delivery standards.
“The inspection visits by the technical experts kicked off this week and will run until Tuesday, 17 February, as CAF applies its strict, world-class delivery standards,” the statement added.
The assessments will focus on key technical areas including pitch quality, safety and security measures, infrastructure readiness, and the condition of match and training venues identified for use during the tournament.
The Federation explained that the inspections are part of a broader strategy aimed at raising standards both on and off the pitch across African football.
“By driving consistent, world-class benchmarks in infrastructure, operations and venue management, CAF aims to enhance the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON’s reputation as among the leading football tournaments in the world,” it wrote.
The inspection programme began in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where the team is assessing the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium and several designated training sites. The delegation will also visit Arusha to inspect the Samia Suluhu Stadium, before proceeding to Zanzibar to evaluate Amaan Stadium and Fumba Stadium, which has been earmarked by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the tournament.
The visit to Tanzania will be further highlighted by the expected presence of CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe and members of the CAF Executive Committee.
In Kenya, the CAF team will conduct inspections in Nairobi, covering Kasarani Stadium, Nyayo Stadium and Talanta Sports Stadium. Key training facilities such as the Ulinzi Sports Complex and the Kenya Academy of Sports are also included in the programme.
Uganda’s inspection schedule includes visits to Entebbe and Kampala, where Mandela National Stadium and selected training venues will be assessed. The delegation will also travel to Hoima to inspect Hoima City Stadium, one of the facilities earmarked for the 2027 tournament.
