Akii-Bua Stadium ICT Works Enter Final Testing

What the report says

Preparations at Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City have reached the final testing stage for the information and communications technology systems being installed ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, according to NITA-U. The authority said the stadium has met its targeted technology requirements, with most installations complete and integrated systems now being checked before the tournament. The work is being overseen by the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda, which said it has guided the design and deployment in line with Confederation of African Football standards.

NITA-U officials said the ICT package is intended to support match-day operations such as video assistant refereeing, broadcasting, communications, internet access and remote stadium management. They also said the setup includes building management systems, audio equipment, servers, data centre infrastructure and other components needed for international fixtures. The authority described the project as largely finished, with audio-visual testing and other final checks continuing.

Officials quoted in the report said the aim is to ensure the facility can be monitored and operated remotely, reducing the need for staff to be physically present at every point. NITA-U also said it is looking ahead to trial matches and a review by CAF officials to confirm compliance with tournament requirements. The developments matter because Akii-Bua is one of the venues tied to Uganda’s AFCON 2027 preparations, and the technology build-out is part of making the stadium suitable for continental-level competition.