Tanzania prepares to host AFCON 2027 in Dar es Salaam
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Jamhuri Media
Dar es Salaam governor Albert Chalamila is overseeing the second meeting on preparations for AFCON 2027 and is calling for digital tools to guide visitors. These tools should make it easier to access hotels, tourist sites and essential services, according to Jamhuri Media.
Dar es Salaam governor Albert Chalamila has asked those responsible for preparations for AFCON 2027 to establish digital services allowing visitors to locate hotels, tourist sites and other useful services. He was speaking at the second meeting devoted to preparations for the competition in the city, Jamhuri Media reports.
Albert Chalamila also asked TARURA and TANROADS to oversee ongoing roadworks and the installation of street lighting. He called for improved cleanliness in Dar es Salaam and for residents to be informed about international systems for accessing stadiums. The governor also wants VVIP services to be provided on rapid buses so that travellers of different statuses can use this mode of transport, according to Jamhuri Media.
The head of the regional AFCON subcommittee, Adrophina Ndyeikiza, said preparations were progressing notably on entertainment, health services, an application from the regional office, training grounds, catering, entertainment venues and cleanliness. Local officials also called for more information on modern stadium-filling systems and public transport, Jamhuri Media reports.
Preparations in Dar es Salaam are part of a series of actions announced ahead of AFCON 2027. Tanzania had notably announced on 21 October that it wanted to complete work on Pugu before AFCON 2027, before Albert Chalamila called on 6 November to preserve peace in Dar es Salaam.
