Uganda’s State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang, has announced that Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are strengthening joint preparations to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a high-level meeting with Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe.

According to Ogwang, the meeting brought together Ministers responsible for Sports from the three East African nations alongside Presidents of the Football Federations of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.

“Today, with my fellow Ministers for Sports from Kenya & Tanzania, together with the Presidents of the Football Federations of the three countries, held a meeting with Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe,” Ogwang stated.

He revealed that during the meeting, Dr. Motsepe expressed confidence in the ability of the three countries to stage a successful AFCON tournament in 2027.

“In our meeting, Dr. Motsepe expressed confidence in the three countries to stage the most successful tournament in 2027. He further noted that this commitment is being driven forward by the Presidents of the three countries,” Ogwang added.

The meeting also resulted in the signing of a Joint Resolution under the PAMOJA partnership following the AFCON 2027 kick-off meeting held in Kampala in April 2026.

Among the key areas agreed upon are stronger oversight engagements involving governments, Football Federations, CAF and Local Organising Committees. The countries also discussed the introduction of the PAMOJA VISA for the tournament, integrated security strategies and the fast-tracking of critical infrastructure works ahead of the continental showpiece.

“As PAMOJA, we also signed a Joint Resolution following our AFCON 2027 kick-off meeting held in Kampala in April 2026. Among the areas of convergence are: oversight engagements between the governments, Football Federations, CAF, and Local Organising Committees; the PAMOJA VISA for the tournament; integrated security strategies; and expediting works on critical infrastructure,” he said.

The East African nations are jointly preparing to host AFCON 2027, marking a historic moment for the region as it prepares to welcome Africa’s biggest football tournament.