Msigwa sees advanced AFCON preparations reportedly in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda

MOROGORO: THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports and Government Chief Spokesperson, Gerson Msigwa, has urged Tanzanians not to be concerned about preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting that Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda will remain the host countries for the tournament.

Msigwa said Tanzania’s preparations for the continental football tournament were progressing well, urging the public to disregard reports intended to create fear over the possibility of AFCON 2027 being moved from the three East African countries.

Speaking to journalists at the Mazimbu Freedom Fighters Camp in Morogoro, Msigwa said there was no reason for Tanzanians to be worried about preparations for the tournament.

“Let no one frighten Tanzanians; AFCON will not be moved. I want to assure you that our preparations for AFCON are going very well. It will be held in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, and preparations are progressing well,” he said.

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He said the government was continuing with preparations to ensure Tanzania is ready to host the major African football tournament.

Msigwa stressed that Tanzanians should have confidence in the ongoing preparations and avoid being misled by reports that could create unnecessary concern over the fate of the tournament.

AFCON 2027 is expected to be the first edition of the Africa Cup of Nations to be jointly hosted by Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.