RC sees timely completion of AFCON Stadium with over 60pc complete
ARUSHA: THE ongoing construction of the Arusha Stadium is reportedly going on steadily ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations finals in 2027.
Arusha Regional Commissioner, Amos Makalla, confirmed today, September 5, 2025, after inspecting the ongoing construction of the stadium in Olmot Ward, Arusha City.
The stadium, intended for use during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), is being constructed by the government for 340bn/-
The inspection followed a working session involving heads of departments and authorities responsible for water, energy, road, and communication infrastructure. During the meeting, it was resolved to form a technical task force made up of experts from those sectors, under the coordination of the Regional Commissioner’s Office. The team will be stationed on-site full-time to oversee the rapid deployment of supporting infrastructure under an emergency strategic plan.
“As the Arusha Region, we take pride in tourism. President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan has done two great things: The Royal Tour, which promoted tourism, and now she’s bringing us sports tourism. The presence of this stadium will increase financial circulation, boosting business growth and the economy both at the individual and regional levels,” said Makalla.
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“We assure Her Excellency the President that we will represent her well and ensure the timely completion of this stadium, meeting the goals she envisioned. The contractor has assured us it will be completed as planned by July 2026,” he added.
Makalla emphasized that the stadium is modern and spacious, meeting the standards of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). He praised President Samia’s decision to use government revenue to fund the stadium’s construction, saying it will bring honor to Tanzania and give citizens of Arusha and Tanzanians in general the opportunity to witness major continental football tournaments on home soil. The 2027 AFCON is set to be co-hosted by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.
Meanwhile, Engineer Denice Benito Mtemi, a representative of the contractor, China Railway Construction from China, reported that the project has reached 60 percent completion. The stadium will feature natural grass on both the main pitch and the training ground, as well as four changing rooms all designed to meet international standards. He thanked President Samia for the timely release of funds, which has helped avoid delays in the project’s implementation.
