Motsepe demands urgency as East Africa races for Afcon 2027

Nine months out, Caf's president warns co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda there is no room for delay.

What happened. Caf president Patrice Motsepe called for a "heightened sense of urgency" from Afcon 2027 co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda after inspecting preparations in Kenya. He said stadiums must be ready for testing in January, roughly three months away.

• Motsepe reported "very good progress" but admitted some facilities remain below the required standard.
• He ruled out any postponement, citing "a deep amount of commitment" from the hosts.
• The tournament returns to East Africa for the first time in 51 years.

“There isn't the slightest consideration of a postponement.”

— Patrice Motsepe

Stadiums are due for testing in January, leaving the co-hosts little time to meet Caf's infrastructure standards.

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