Hoima City – AFCON 2027 Host City

Western Uganda welcomes AFCON 2027 with modern facilities, cultural depth, and a growing regional identity.

Hoima City is a fast-growing urban centre in Western Uganda and a strategic gateway to the Albertine Graben region. Rooted in the cultural heritage of the Bunyoro Kingdom, the city blends tradition with rapid modern development, positioning it as a key regional host city for AFCON 2027.

As a host city, Hoima represents Uganda’s commitment to regional inclusion, infrastructure growth, and the use of sport as a driver of national development.

As a designated AFCON 2027 host city, Kampala offers the most established infrastructure, experience, and capacity to host major continental sporting events.

Sports & Event Infrastructure

Hoima City is home to Hoima City Stadium, a modern facility under development to international standards. The stadium is designed to host top-level football matches and related events, supported by training grounds, community sports facilities, and event-support infrastructure to ensure smooth tournament operations and long-term legacy use.

Hoima is well connected to Kampala and other parts of the country through upgraded national highways and regional road networks. The city is also supported by nearby regional air access, enhancing mobility for teams, officials, and visitors during major events such as AFCON 2027.

Hoima’s hospitality sector is expanding rapidly, with a growing number of hotels, lodges, serviced apartments, and conference facilities. These developments are designed to comfortably accommodate teams, officials, media, and fans, offering a relaxed and organized environment throughout the tournament period.

The city provides access to unique tourism experiences in the Albertine region, including cultural heritage sites, eco-tourism attractions, and scenic natural landscapes. Visitors can enjoy local cuisine, cultural performances, leisure spaces, and community-driven entertainment that reflect the rich identity of Western Uganda.

Hoima City brings AFCON 2027 to Western Uganda with modern sports infrastructure, growing hospitality, and rich cultural appeal.

Hoima City Stadium – Match Venue

Explore the modern stadium hosting AFCON 2027 matches in Hoima.

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