FUFA hands over Kadiba Stadium to NCS for AFCON 2027 upgrades

18 August 2026, 6:21 pm

By Regina Lalam

Kampala – The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) on Tuesday officially handed over FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, to the National Council of Sports (NCS) for major pitch redevelopment as Uganda steps up preparations to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027.

The facility, which served as a training venue during the recently concluded African Nations Championship (CHAN), will undergo further upgrades to meet CAF standards ahead of the continental showpiece, which Uganda will co-host with Kenya and Tanzania.

According to FUFA, the redevelopment will focus on three key areas:

• Playing surface – to meet international pitch standards.
• Floodlights – to facilitate night matches and training.
• Drainage system – to ensure the pitch remains playable during the rainy season.

The upgrades are part of Uganda’s broader plan to ensure world-class training venues are ready to support teams during AFCON 2027.

The brief handover ceremony was witnessed by Hon Peter Ogwang, Minister of State for Sports; Ambrose Tashobya, NCS Chairman; a FUFA delegation led by President Hon Magogo Moses Hassim; and representatives from the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs.

Speaking at the event, officials emphasised that the handover marks “another critical step” towards ensuring Uganda’s football infrastructure is ready and compliant with requirements for Africa’s biggest football tournament.

Kadiba Stadium is one of several venues earmarked to serve as official team training bases during AFCON 2027, alongside Namboole, St Mary’s Kitende and Lugogo.

With works set to begin immediately, FUFA and NCS say the goal is to deliver a facility that meets CAF requirements ahead of the 2027 tournament.