Top 9 East African Stadiums: The Future of Soccer in the Region

⚽The joint hosting of the 2027 AFCON soccer competitions in East Africa is driving the renovation and expansion of stadiums in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

🏟️The Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, Kenya, is a multi-purpose stadium currently undergoing renovations and expansion to meet international standards.

🌍The Juba Stadium in South Sudan is a national stadium that has undergone massive renovations and has plans to construct an even larger stadium to host 35,000 spectators.

🎶The Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, is undergoing significant renovation projects, aiming to increase its capacity to 45,000 spectators by 2024.

🏋️‍♀️The Nakivubo Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, is one of the stadiums in line to host AFCON matches. It has a capacity of 35,000 spectators and recently underwent renovations.

Which countries will jointly host the 2027 AFCON soccer competitions?

—Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

What is the current capacity of the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, Kenya?

—The current capacity of the Kipchoge Keino Stadium is 10,000.

What is the capacity of the Juba Stadium in South Sudan after the planned expansion?

—The planned expansion of the Juba Stadium will increase its capacity to 35,000.

What is the target completion year for the renovation projects at the Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda?

—The renovation projects at the Amahoro National Stadium are expected to be completed by 2024.

How many spectators can the Nakivubo Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, accommodate?

—The Nakivubo Stadium can accommodate up to 35,000 spectators.

00:14Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have been chosen to jointly host the 2027 AFCON soccer competitions, driving the upgrade of stadiums in the region.

01:25The Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, Kenya, is a multi-purpose stadium currently undergoing renovations and expansion to meet international standards.

02:01The Juba Stadium in South Sudan is the national stadium and has undergone massive renovations. The government plans to build a larger stadium with a capacity of 35,000.

02:33The Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, is being renovated and will have a capacity of 45,000 spectators upon completion in 2024.

03:19The Nakivubo Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, is one of the stadiums in line to host AFCON matches. It can accommodate up to 35,000 spectators.