#AFCON

The Tanzania Tourism Board (TTB) has stated that the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba) serves as an important platform for promoting domestic tourism, showcasing tourist attractions, and preparing stakeholders to benefit from various opportunities, including the upcoming AFCON tournament next year. Naomi Mbilinyi, an official, spoke at the event.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed the Ugandan Government's commitment to hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), promising financial support, infrastructure development, and enhanced regional cooperation. This endorsement includes backing for a single East African visa to facilitate the tournament. The announcement was made during a meeting with the AFCON Local Organising Committee at State House in Entebbe.

Head coach Eric Chelle has signed a new $100,000 contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), concluding months of speculation following the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Chelle had submitted a detailed 19-point proposal to the NFF in January, leading to mixed reactions and expectations regarding his new role.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially opened the bidding process for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments scheduled for 2028, 2032, and 2036, inviting interested countries to submit their proposals.

Tanzania's national men's football team, Taifa Stars, achieved a historic milestone by qualifying from the group stage of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, which took place in Morocco during the festive period. This marks the first time the team has progressed beyond the group stage in the tournament's history.