NITA-U confident Akii-Bua stadium will meet CAF technology standards

What the report says

The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda says the ICT systems at Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City are close to completion and should meet Confederation of African Football requirements for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The update, reported by The Independent Uganda, says most installations are already in place and the remaining work is mainly testing, fine-tuning and final integration.

According to the article, NITA-U is part of the technical team overseeing the design, installation and testing of the stadium’s digital infrastructure. Officials said the project includes sound systems, video displays, internet connectivity, communication networks and venue-management tools intended to support remote monitoring and coordinated operations on match days. The authority also said the systems are being checked to ensure they work together as a single platform rather than as separate components.

The report quotes NITA-U supervisors saying the contractor, SAMCO National Construction Company, has worked with the technical team and incorporated recommendations during implementation. The facility is described as a smart and AI-ready stadium, with systems designed to support functions such as broadcasting, building management and Video Assistant Referee operations, alongside other international match requirements.

The final determination of compliance will depend on CAF inspections and trial matches. The 470-billion-shilling stadium is one of Uganda’s major AFCON infrastructure projects and is expected to serve both sport and broader event use if it meets the required standards.