Battle: Dar es Salaam vs Nairobi

Battle: Dar es Salaam vs Nairobi

Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda warned as CAF finds all AFCON 2027 venues below standard

With barely two years to go, the project remains firmly in a construction and corrective phase rather than nearing completion. For Kenya, the findings are particularly sobering.
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by TONY MBALLA
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East Africa’s historic joint bid for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is slipping into a race against time, with critical infrastructure still far from meeting required standards.

Following February 2026 assessment visits across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, CAF concluded that none of the proposed competition stadiums currently meet the benchmarks for hosting Africa’s premier football tournament.

With barely two years to go, the project remains firmly in a construction and corrective phase rather than nearing completion. For Kenya, the findings are particularly sobering.

Inspectors confirmed that none of the key venues—Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Talanta Sports City and Nyayo National Stadium—meet CAF Category 4 requirements, placing immediate pressure on ongoing works.

Kasarani, long seen as the country’s flagship venue, now requires extensive redevelopment rather than routine upgrades. CAF has called for the development of modern hospitality areas and the installation of a new 3000 lux lighting system to meet broadcast standards.

The competition pitch must be fully reconstructed, including drainage and irrigation systems, while safety infrastructure such as CCTV, access control and fire detection requires significant improvement.

Media and operational facilities, including the Venue Operations Centre, also need upgrading. Talanta Sports City, Kenya’s most ambitious sports infrastructure project, remains central to the hosting plan but carries significant execution risks.

CAF has demanded at least 80 per cent completion within months, alongside integration of key systems such as lighting, power redundancy and security. The report also stresses the need for firm procurement commitments, highlighting concerns over time-lines and delivery.

Nyayo National Stadium faces the most uncertain future. CAF noted the absence of a detailed renovation master plan and concluded that the venue does not meet required standards in its current state.

It may only serve as a training facility unless major upgrades are undertaken, effectively narrowing Kenya’s pool of match venues. Beyond stadiums, CAF’s assessment expands into a broader systems audit, underlining that hosting AFCON is as much about logistics as infrastructure.

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The report calls for upgrading and certification of all training facilities, confirmed government funding, and visible progress in supporting infrastructure such as access roads, utilities, power backup and security systems.

Logistical readiness remains a key concern. CAF requires assurance that airports can handle increased traffic, with clear procedures for teams and officials, alongside sufficient hotel capacity that meets tournament standards. Coordination with immigration and customs authorities is also essential.

A major regional requirement is the establishment of a unified visa framework across the three host nations to allow seamless movement of players, officials and fans—highlighting the complexity of delivering a joint tournament.

CAF has set August 2026 as the next critical inspection milestone, describing the months ahead as the decisive implementation phase. By then, host countries must demonstrate tangible progress in stadium construction, system installation, funding commitments and operational readiness.

In Kenya, concerns have been compounded by funding challenges. Appearing before Parliament, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi revealed that the government owes contractors billions of shillings for works at Kasarani and Nyayo.

The delays have already slowed progress, with reduced workforce levels and, in Nyayo’s case, contractors vacating the site. Despite these setbacks, the government insists preparations remain on track and that corrective measures are underway. CAF’s report ultimately reframes AFCON 2027 as a test of execution rather than ambition.


The vision of a successful East African tournament remains alive, but its delivery now depends on urgent action, sustained funding and coordinated effort across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
 
nairobae said:
Kisumu port expansion to align with the construction of SGR the same way they did with Nairobi ICD and Mombasa Port.


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Bandari ya Dar es Salaam
  • Mradi wa kujenga magati 10 mapya
  • Ujenzi wa Magati 1 na 2 - urefu wa mita 500
  • Mradi wa Matenki ya Mafuta (Kigamboni)
  • Kurasini Logistics Terminal
Bandari Mpya ya Bagamoyo
  • Ujenzi wa gati lenye urefu wa kilomita 1.32 kwa ajili ya meli kubwa za kisasa (Mega-max ships).
Ziwa Victoria
  • Ukarabati wa Bandari ya Kemondo
  • Ukarabati wa Bandari ya Bukoba
  • Uboreshaji wa Bandari ya Mwanza North
  • Maboresho ya Bandari ya Mwanza South.
Ziwa Tanganyika
  • Upanuzi na uboreshaji wa Bandari ya Kigoma
  • Uboreshaji wa Bandari ya Kasanga
  • Bandari ya Kabwe
  • Bandari ya Karema
Ziwa Nyasa
  • Ujenzi wa Bandari ya Mbamba Bay
  • Maboresho ya Bandari ya Itungi
  • Maboresho ya Bandari ya Kiura
Bandari ya Tanga: Mradi wa kuongeza kina na ujenzi wa magati mapya ili kuruhusu meli kubwa kufunga moja kwa moja (badala ya kutumia matishari).

Bandari ya Mtwara: Ujenzi wa gati namba 2 na maboresho ya uwanja wa kuhifadhia mizigo (yard) kwa ajili ya kuhudumia sekta ya gesi na makaa ya mawe.

Bandari Ndogondogo: Maboresho katika bandari za Kilwa Masoko, Lindi, Mafia, na Pangani.
 

Vehicles Carrier - Tanzania Oyee​


The current position of DON JUAN is at Indian Coast reported 10 days ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to TA DAR, sailing at a speed of 17.2 knots and expected to arrive there on Mar 27, 12:00. The vessel DON JUAN (IMO 9082934, MMSI 265076590) is a Vehicles Carrier, currently sailing under the flag of Sweden.

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Ipo Dar inapakuwa magari sasa hivi.

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ETERNAL ACE - TANZANIA OYEE​

Vehicles Carrier​

The current position of ETERNAL ACE is at East Africa reported 10 hours ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to the port of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, sailing at a speed of 17.7 knots and expected to arrive there on Mar 29, 02:00. The vessel ETERNAL ACE (IMO 9606479, MMSI 431934000) is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2011 (15 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Japan.

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PROGRESS ACE - Tanzania Oyee​

Vehicles Carrier, IMO 9267687​


The current position of PROGRESS ACE is at East Africa reported 12 days ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to the port of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, sailing at a speed of 15.4 knots and expected to arrive there on Mar 29, 07:00. The vessel PROGRESS ACE (IMO 9267687, MMSI 353514000) is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2003 (23 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Panama.

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JISU GLORY - Tanzania Oyee​

Vehicles Carrier, IMO 9981582​


The current position of JISU GLORY is at South East Asia reported 8 days ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to the port of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, sailing at a speed of 16.4 knots and expected to arrive there on Mar 29, 19:00. The vessel JISU GLORY (IMO 9981582, MMSI 636024104) is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2025 (1 year old) and currently sailing under the flag of Liberia.

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President of China said:
Bandari ya Dar es Salaam
  • Mradi wa kujenga magati 10 mapya
  • Ujenzi wa Magati 1 na 2 - urefu wa mita 500
  • Mradi wa Matenki ya Mafuta (Kigamboni)
  • Kurasini Logistics Terminal
Bandari Mpya ya Bagamoyo
  • Ujenzi wa gati lenye urefu wa kilomita 1.32 kwa ajili ya meli kubwa za kisasa (Mega-max ships).
Ziwa Victoria
  • Ukarabati wa Bandari ya Kemondo
  • Ukarabati wa Bandari ya Bukoba
  • Uboreshaji wa Bandari ya Mwanza North
  • Maboresho ya Bandari ya Mwanza South.
Ziwa Tanganyika
  • Upanuzi na uboreshaji wa Bandari ya Kigoma
  • Uboreshaji wa Bandari ya Kasanga
  • Bandari ya Kabwe
  • Bandari ya Karema
Ziwa Nyasa
  • Ujenzi wa Bandari ya Mbamba Bay
  • Maboresho ya Bandari ya Itungi
  • Maboresho ya Bandari ya Kiura
Bandari ya Tanga: Mradi wa kuongeza kina na ujenzi wa magati mapya ili kuruhusu meli kubwa kufunga moja kwa moja (badala ya kutumia matishari).

Bandari ya Mtwara: Ujenzi wa gati namba 2 na maboresho ya uwanja wa kuhifadhia mizigo (yard) kwa ajili ya kuhudumia sekta ya gesi na makaa ya mawe.

Bandari Ndogondogo: Maboresho katika bandari za Kilwa Masoko, Lindi, Mafia, na Pangani.
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Hapo Kisumu mi sioni ujenzi wa gati naona ujenzi wa sakafu tena wa kijuakali!
 
BlietzKrieg said:
Excuses za kuipeleka Algeria.
Hawa CAF tangu wafutilie mbali ushindi wa Senegal nmewadharau Sana.
Wanaweza Baki na hizi tournament zao za ujinga Northern Africa yao.
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🤣 🤣 🤣 Uzuri yule jamaa wa ivory coast aliwaambia mapema
 
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