AFCON 2027: Tanzania’s President orders the construction of two modern stadiums.

 

Tanzania President, HE Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Sports to ensure two state-of-the-art stadiums are constructed ahead of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027.

On Wednesday, CAF President Patrick Motsepe announced Tanzania and two other East African states namely; Kenya and Uganda as joint hosts of AFCON 2027.

After the revelation that the East Africa’s trio will host the tournament, Tanzania’s Head of State took to the social media to thank God as well as congratulating those who ensured that Tanzania grabbed the ‘precious’ opportunity.

“I direct the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Sports to ensure proper preparations including timely accomplishment of two state-of-the-art stadiums in Arusha and Dodoma,” the President shared in her X (formerly Twitter) account.