AFCON 2027 LOC Chairman Opens Up on Major Concern Giving Him Sleepless Nights Ahead of Tournament

Nicholas Musonye, chairman of the AFCON 2027 Local Organising Committee, has revealed the key concern troubling organisers ahead of the tournament.

The Africa Cup of Nations 2027 will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, with the three nations racing against time to ensure all preparations are on track for a successful competition.

Nicholas Musonye emphasised that security remains the most critical issue that organisers must address to guarantee a smooth tournament.

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His concerns come after challenges during the 2024 African Nations Championship, where Kenya struggled to manage large crowds, resulting in fines from the Confederation of African Football over security breaches.

Speaking on Sporty FM, the LOC chairman said that ensuring a strong safety framework is the issue weighing most heavily on his mind as preparations continue for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027.

He explained that protecting everyone involved in the tournament, from teams and officials to supporters attending matches, is essential to the overall success of the competition.

Nicholas Musonye noted that once effective protective measures are in place around stadiums, training facilities, and other key locations, organisers can confidently focus on the remaining aspects of hosting the event.

He added that he believes infrastructure and other logistical elements will fall into place, particularly with the support of the government and other stakeholders involved in planning the tournament.

However, he emphasised that maintaining order and ensuring the well-being of all participants and spectators remains the central priority in his mind.

According to Musonye, if that aspect is handled properly, the rest of the organisational tasks will be easier to manage, as the committee already has clear plans for other areas of preparation.

“Security. I want security to be the best. Because once we secure the event, once we secure the venues, once we secure the players, and we secure our spectators, we are safe,” Nicholas Musonye said.

“We are okay because I know that the infrastructure will be on top when the government is on top, and I know even security they will do it, but I think all the time, how would we secure this competition? The rest of the things will just work once security is sorted the rest we know what to do.”