DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 5 -- TANZANIA, Kenya and Uganda are investing heavily in modern sports infrastructure ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), combining new stadium construction with the modernisation of existing facilities to meet international football standards.

The investments, which involve hundreds of millions of dollars, are expected to strengthen East Africas capacity to host major sporting events while creating lasting infrastructure for football development, sports tourism and commercial activities.

The projects include new stadiums in Arusha, Zanzibar, Nairobi, Hoima and Lira, alongside major upgrades to established national facilities in Dar es Salaam, Nairobi and Kampala.

Beyond providing venues for the contine...