The Confederation of African Football, led by Patrice Motsepe, has taken another major step toward the successful delivery of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations by establishing the PAMOJA Oversight Committee alongside government officials and football leaders from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
The decision was reached during a high-level meeting held in Nairobi, where representatives from the three East African nations met to strengthen collaboration ahead of the historic tournament.
The 2027 edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations will mark the first time the competition will be jointly hosted by three countries.
The newly formed committee is expected to oversee planning, coordination and implementation of major projects linked to the tournament across the three host nations.
CAF said the body will immediately begin work on ensuring all preparations remain on schedule.
Among those present at the meeting were Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Hon. Salim Mvurya; Tanzania’s Minister of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Hon. Paul Makonda; and Uganda’s Minister of State for Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang.
Also in attendance were Football Kenya Federation President Mohammed Hussein, Tanzania Football Federation President Wallace Karia, Federation of Uganda Football Associations President Moses Magogo, as well as CAF Acting General Secretary Samson Adamu.
The stakeholders signed a joint resolution formally creating the PAMOJA Oversight Committee, which will guide preparations for the continental showpiece.
Under the agreed roadmap, the three countries committed themselves to achieving several critical targets before the end of August 2026.
These include speeding up stadium construction and infrastructure upgrades, confirming tournament venues and operational plans, and improving cross-border movement involving visas, customs and immigration processes.
The roadmap also prioritises security arrangements, medical preparedness and the delivery of key tournament services required to host one of Africa’s biggest sporting events successfully.
CAF believes the joint approach will help Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda deliver a memorable tournament while strengthening regional cooperation through football.
