East Africa prepares for AFCON 2027 with tight deadlines

Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are in a critical phase of preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which takes place from June 19 to July 17, 2027. A delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) recently inspected facilities across the three host nations, evaluating stadiums, training grounds, and infrastructure. Kenya's Talanta Sports International Stadium is a focal point, while Tanzania reports its stadiums are over 80% complete. All three countries have less than nine months to finalize their arrangements.

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