DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 16 -- The Minister of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Paul Makonda, is expected to deliver a special message from President Samia Suluhu Hassan to the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, confirming Tanzanias readiness to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in 2027.

Speaking to the media today, January 16, 2026, at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) in Dar es Salaam, just hours before departing to Morocco for the mission, Makonda said the announcement is the result of the governments significant efforts to strengthen the sports sector. He highlighted that the government has invested in stadium infrastructure, transportation, accommodation, and techn...