AFCON 2027: CAF Officials inspect St. Mary's Stadium, Kitende

CAF Officials inspect St Mary's Stadium, Kitende|X

AFCON 2027: CAF Officials inspect St. Mary's Stadium, Kitende

Allan Damba • 17:20 - 27.02.2024

This has been done in the preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, whose hosting bid was won by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.

Confederation of African Football (CAF) officials, in the presence of the State Minister for Sport Peter Ogwang have carried out an inspection of the St Mary's Stadium, Kitende on Tuesday.

The CAF contingent was led by CAF Instructor Muhammad F. Sidat.

Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa (L) and Hon. Peter Ogwang|x

The inspection was done in the presence of St Mary's Stadium owner and Vipers SC director, Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa and FUFA Vice President Justus Mugisha.

This has been done in the preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, whose hosting bid was won by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.

Mulindwa and CAF official Muhammad F, Sidat

During the bidding, St Mary's Stadium, Kitende was among the listed facilities either as host or training grounds.

Other facilities cited included Nakivubo Stadium, Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, and another pending construction in Hoima.

CAF Officials inspect St. Mary's Stadium, Kitende|X

Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are rushing against time to have their facilities ready ahead of another major inspection set for later this year.