A team of technical experts has been sent by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to the three nations of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
According to CAFonline.com, the aforementioned countries will host the next edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The spotlight has now shifted to the three East African countries, and this will also be highlighted by the visit to Tanzania by the CAF Executive Committee and the CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, on Friday, 13th February 2026.
The inspection visits by the technical experts kicked off this week and will run until Tuesday, 17th February, as CAF applies its strict, world-class delivery standards. These include technical assessments covering pitch requirements, as well as safety, security and infrastructure readiness at key match and training venues earmarked for use during the tournament.
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CAF’s inspections form part of a broader strategy to raise standards 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.
These efforts also support CAF’s wider objective of helping to build a stronger and more self-sustaining football ecosystem on the continent through partnerships with governments to improve facilities, delivery capability and long-term football development.
CAF’s inspections began in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and will continue with site visits to Arusha and Zanzibar. The programme includes the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium and several designated training sites, after which they will proceed to Arusha for an inspection of Samia Suluhu Stadium. In Zanzibar, CAF experts will also inspect Amaan Stadium and Fumba Stadium, a venue that the Tanzania Local Organising Committee (LOC) has earmarked for the tournament.
The CAF team will conduct a series of inspections in Nairobi, Kenya.
The programme includes Kasarani Stadium, Nyayo Stadium and Talanta Sport Stadium as well as key training sites such as the Ulinzi Sport Complex and the Kenya Academy of Sports.
Uganda’s inspection programme includes Entebbe and Kampala, with visits to Mandela National Stadium and designated training sites.
The CAF delegation will also travel to Hoima to inspect Hoima City Stadium.
According to CAF, it will continue to work closely with the three host nations, their governments and LOC structures to support delivery planning and ensure that preparations intensify for the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2027.
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