East Africa pushes for borderless Afcon experience
Uganda Cranes fans. East African leaders want football fans to move freely between Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania under a proposed common visa during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
East Africa’s ambitious bid to stage the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) is increasingly taking shape as more than a football tournament, with leaders pushing for easier cross-border movement, coordinated infrastructure development and joint investment that could redefine how the region hosts major international events.
Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has backed a proposal for a single East African visa that would allow football fans, teams, match officials and tourists to travel freely across Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania during the tournament.
