CAF, East African leaders establish PAMOJA oversight committee for AFCON 2027

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has taken another major step toward the successful delivery of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after CAF President Patrice Motsepe and senior government and football officials from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda agreed to establish the PAMOJA Oversight Committee.

The decision was reached during a high-level working meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya, as preparations intensify for the historic TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2027 tournament, which the three East African nations will jointly host for the first time in the competition’s history.

The newly formed committee is expected to play a key role in coordinating preparations across the host countries while ensuring all major projects are delivered on time ahead of the continental showpiece.

Among the leaders present at the meeting were Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Hon. Salim Mvurya, Tanzania’s Minister for 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, and CAF Acting General Secretary Samson Adamu.

During the meeting, the officials signed a Joint Resolution formally establishing the PAMOJA Oversight Committee with immediate effect.

According to CAF, the committee will be responsible for providing strategic direction, coordination, and oversight of all preparations linked to the 2027 AFCON tournament across the three host nations.

The leaders also agreed on an ambitious roadmap that outlines several major milestones to be achieved before the end of August 2026 as part of efforts to ensure the region is fully prepared to host Africa’s biggest football tournament.

CAF; PAMOJA COMMITTEE TARGETS INFRASTRUCTURE, SECURITY, AND REGIONAL COORDINATION

Among the priority areas identified were the acceleration of stadium construction and infrastructure development projects in all three countries, confirmation of host cities and match venues, and the implementation of key operational plans related to the tournament.

The roadmap also places strong emphasis on regional cooperation, with the three governments committing to improving cross-border coordination involving visa arrangements, immigration procedures, customs operations, and movement of teams, supporters, and officials during the tournament.

In addition, the stakeholders highlighted the importance of safety, security, and medical preparedness, while also pledging to ensure the timely delivery of core tournament infrastructure and services.

The establishment of the PAMOJA Oversight Committee is viewed as another important milestone for East Africa as Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda continue working together to deliver what is expected to be one of the most memorable editions of the Africa Cup of Nations.