Museveni orders acceleration of Uganda’s AFCON 2027 preparations and pushes for single East African visa

# What happened President Yoweri Museveni instructed Ugandan government agencies to accelerate preparations for Uganda's role as a co-host of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which opens on June 19, 2027. He made the directive after meeting CAF Acting Secretary General Samson Adamu and Uganda's National AFCON Task Force led by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja.

# What Uganda must deliver Museveni focused government attention on priority infrastructure that CAF requires for hosting matches. The list includes:

• Competition stadiums and training facilities.
• Roads connecting host cities and match venues.
• Airport infrastructure and upgrades to handle teams and visitors.
• Accommodations, health services and other visitor support systems.

# Regional travel arrangement: single visa proposal Museveni urged closer coordination with Kenya and Tanzania on movement of fans, teams and officials. He said he will discuss a proposed single visa for the tournament with his counterparts. The visa proposal is intended to facilitate cross-border travel during AFCON 2027 and is aligned with the broader PAMOJA hosting arrangement among the three host nations.

# Timeline and pressure points CAF President Patrice Motsepe has acknowledged preparation challenges across the three hosts and urged acceleration. Uganda now faces deadlines to complete stadiums, training grounds and the wider support infrastructure, while putting practical arrangements in place to manage expected flows of teams, officials and supporters between host cities and countries.

# Practical implications for stakeholders Teams and officials should expect continued infrastructure work through the coming months but can reference the December 2026 target for stadium completion. Governments will need to coordinate on visas, cross-border transport and accommodation allocations. Local planners must complete roads, airport upgrades and health service readiness to support match-day operations and visitor needs.

# Bottom line Uganda is in a critical implementation phase. The government has identified specific stadiums and support systems to finish, reported measurable progress at key venues, and is pushing for a single East African visa to reduce friction for visitors during AFCON 2027. The next months will determine whether Uganda meets CAF timelines and standards.