The three neighbouring countries had submitted a joint bid to host Africa’s biggest football tournament. This is the first time that the football extravaganza will be hosted in East Africa.
The East Africa Pamoja bid was facing stiff competition from Senegal, Egypt, Botswana and a joint bid from Nigeria and Benin.
In a surprising twist, Algeria, once a strong contender, withdrew from the race on Tuesday.
Only six countries had expressed interest to host the tournament which will be the 36th edition of the biennial African premier football tournament.
The East African bid is valued at USD 90 million with all the three federations providing guarantees.
All three parties to the bid are understood to have agreed to provide $30 million each towards the project, with CAF advising that the money be deposited by January 2025.
Kenya included the iconic, 60,000-seater Moi International Sports Centre (MISC), 30,000-seater Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi and Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret.
Regards the training grounds, MISC Kasarani Annex, Police Sacco Stadium, Kenya Utalii College Sport Club, Ulinzi Sports Complex and Jamhuri Sports Complex were presented.
Uganda is said to have presented the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole as a possible venue, though it is unclear what the other potential venues and training grounds have been included.
Tanzania meanwhile has inked the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium – the only CAF certified stadium within the three stadiums.
The CCM Kirumba Stadium in Mwanza, Chamazi Complex – home to Azam FC, and some venues in Dodoma, Arusha and Zanzibar are the other options Tanzania will look to touch up or invest in to meet standards.
