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The Pamoja bid which is a collaborative effort between Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania emerged victorious, securing the prestigious honour of hosting the 2027 AFCON.
The three East African nations will have to fork out a substantial financial investment to make the 2027 Pamoja dream a full-on reality.
Africa’s premier football competition, the Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] will be coming to East Africa for the first time in history.
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This was after a successful vote by the Confederation of African Football [CAF] Executive Committee announced on Wednesday in Cairo.
The Pamoja bid which is a collaborative effort between Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania emerged victorious, securing the prestigious honour of hosting the 2027 AFCON.
The East Africa Pamoja bid faced stiff competition from Senegal, Egypt, Botswana and a joint bid from Nigeria and Benin, with Algeria pulling out on the eve of the vote.
Pulse Sports Uganda understands that the exceptional hallmark of the Pamoja Bid is its monumental financial commitment.
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Valued at an astonishing UGX 8.530 trillion [USD 2.269 billion], the bid represents a strong pledge by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to ensure the tournament's success.
Each of these nations has committed approximately UGX 2.843 trillion, which CAF regulates should be deposited in a joint account by 2025 where it will be managed.
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09:20 - 25.09.2023
FOOTBALL AFCON 2027: Pamoja Bid needed serious consideration from CAF
According to various trusted media outlets, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is poised to announce Senegal as the host of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations on September 27, 2023.
According to the World Bank’s National Accounts Database released in September 2022, the three countries involved in the bid have a combined GDP of USD 234.69 billion.
Kenya has the biggest economy of the three as per GDP, standing at USD 113 billion, and ranks as the second biggest economy in the region behind Ethiopia.
Tanzania, which has seen tremendous economic growth over the last year, is the second biggest economy, with Uganda’s economy valued at slightly over USD 48 billion.
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The East African bid, known as 'Pamoja,' was submitted to CAF on the deadline day and received by CAF General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba in Cairo, Egypt.
Notably, Kenya presented several facilities in its bid, including the 60,000-seater Moi International Sports Centre (MISC), the 30,000-seater Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, and Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret.
The training grounds featured in the bid included MISC Kasarani Annex, Police Sacco Stadium, Kenya Utalii College Sport Club, Ulinzi Sports Complex, and Jamhuri Sports Complex.
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07:54 - 28.09.2023
FOOTBALL AFCON 2027: 13 areas, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania must consider in hosting a successful Nations Cup
Hosting a successful Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) involves meeting numerous requirements. Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania won the hosting rights for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, beating bids from Egypt, Senegal, Algeria and Botswana, and we look at those areas
Uganda proposed the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, as a potential venue, also promising to build two more venues for the tournament.
Uganda is expected to construct the Akii Bua stadium in Lira as well as the Buhinga Stadium in Hoima, with proposals for the construction already finalized.
The country has also presented several other venues including Nakivubo Stadium among the support facilities for the tournament.
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08:03 - 28.09.2023
PAMOJA BID ‘We have guarantee that everything will be okay’ - Motsepe on Pamoja Bid
The region’s collaborative dream to host the AFCON became a reality when Motsepe revealed the card confirming a CAF Executive Committee vote for the hosts of the tournament in 2027.
Tanzania, on the other hand, showcased the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, the only CAF-certified stadium among the three nations.
Additionally, the CCM Kirumba Stadium in Mwanza, Chamazi Complex (home to Azam FC), and venues in Dodoma, Arusha, and Zanzibar are set to be upgraded to meet the required standards.
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