DAR ES SALAAM, June 9 -- TANZANIAS preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have entered a critical phase, with senior government officials reviewing progress on key projects and coordination efforts aimed at ensuring the country is ready to co-host Africas football showpiece

Permanent Secretary in the Prime Ministers Office (Policy, Parliament, Coordination and Persons with Disabilities), Dr Jim Yonazi chaired a meeting of Permanent Secretaries in Dar es Salaam to assess milestones achieved so far and chart the way forward for the tournament, which Tanzania will co-host with Kenya and Uganda.

The meeting, held at the Prime Ministers Office in Dar es Salaam brought together top government officials responsible for oversee...