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The government has commissioned the construction of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) training facilities in public universities and selected districts as part of preparations for Uganda’s joint hosting of the Pamoja AFCON 2027 tournament alongside Kenya and Tanzania.
Speaking during the launch at Makerere University on Thursday, the State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang, said the government, through the Ministry of Education and Sports, will construct seven AFCON-standard training grounds across the country.
The facilities will be established at Makerere University, Kyambogo University, Gulu University, and Lira University.
Additional grounds will be developed at Masindi Municipal Council, Hoima Booma grounds, and Pece grounds.
