Billions in AFCON 2027 contracts up for grabs as Uganda invites suppliers

What the report says

The Independent Uganda, citing Uganda Radio Network, reports that Uganda’s Local Organising Committee for TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 has invited businesses to register for pre-qualification ahead of tournament-related procurement. The process is aimed at creating a list of eligible suppliers before formal tenders are issued later in 2026.

According to the report, Dr Dennis K. Mugimba, who chairs the LOC Communications and Promotion Sub-Committee, said interested firms must be qualified, experienced and reputable, and that only those meeting the required standards will later be allowed to bid. The supplier registration is free, and officials cautioned companies not to pay anyone claiming to facilitate access. The pre-qualification window was launched in July and is expected to run to the end of the month, with a possible extension.

The reported opportunities span areas such as accommodation, catering, transport and logistics, ICT, security, medical and emergency services, branding, media and digital production, event management, consultancy, fan parks, souvenirs and office supplies. Firms must be legally registered in Uganda, registered with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority, tax compliant, financially capable, and free of records of procurement malpractice or contract failure.

The Independent says CAF issued a continent-wide request for information on May 18, 2026, and is expected to start releasing requests for proposals in early August, while Uganda’s competitive bidding may follow between September and October. Some specialised services, including ticketing, broadcast production and rights, will be handled centrally by CAF, while government-led infrastructure and security procurements remain with the responsible public institutions.