The Confederation of African Football – CAF officials inspected the impressive Hamz Stadium on Thursday, March 07, 2023.
The stadium, built by tycoon Hamis Kiggundu, is set to be commissioned by the President of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni shortly.
This marks the third visit by CAF inspectors to the venue, following previous visits in July 2023 and February 2024.
Notably, the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports visited the stadium on February 20, 2024, expressing admiration for the construction and praising Kiggundu for delivering a facility that meets high international standards for the Ugandan government.
This newly revamped stadium, which earlier garnered high praises from the CAF officials for meeting the stringent standards required to host prestigious football events like CHAN and AFCON before East Africa won the Pamoja AFCON 2027 bid.
The CAF inspection team, during their visit to Nakivubo War Memorial Grounds, meticulously examined various critical criteria essential for hosting top-tier football competitions.
Notably, they paid keen attention to the quality of the playing surface, which Ham ensured met international standards by importing high-grade grass carpets used in top-tier stadiums worldwide. Professional engineers from Europe were involved in the installation, ensuring compliance with the game’s laws.
In addition to the playing surface, the CAF inspectors scrutinized modern floodlights, a standby generator, well-equipped dressing rooms to cater to a minimum of four teams, first aid and treatment facilities, comfortable seating for spectators, and media facilities.
The inspection extended to the provision of necessary amenities such as television sets, refrigerators stocked with non-alcoholic drinks, sealed mineral water bottles, and waste-paper bins for bottles.
The comprehensive inspection tour continued as the CAF officials evaluated Hamz Nakivubo Stadium’s inner and outer perimeters, the mixed zone area, parking facilities, washrooms, restaurants, outlets, and access roads. Ham’s impressive construction of channels around the stadium ensured smooth water flow during rainy periods.
The CAF inspectors expressed their utmost satisfaction with the standard of Hamz Nakivubo Stadium, acknowledging the facilities’ potential to host CAF A-type competitions. This positive appraisal stands as a testament to the country’s readiness to co-host the prestigious football tournament alongside Kenya and Tanzania.
With the CAF inspection now concluded, Uganda anxiously awaits to Host CHAN and AFCON 2027 alongside Kenya and Tanzania.
His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is soon expected to commission the Venture.
