PHOTOS: Hoima Stadium Construction Enters Final Stretch As 2027 AFCON Looms

Construction of the Hoima City Stadium has entered a critical stage, with significant progress now visible on multiple fronts. The $129 million project, which will be a key venue for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, is moving steadily towards completion.

On Wednesday, contractors reported that the upper car park had been paved with its first layer of asphalt. Roofing work is also advancing well, with the membrane now halfway installed and exterior cladding progressing even faster.

All structural trusses are now in place, marking the completion of one of the stadium’s major engineering milestones. Inside the 20,000-seater facility, attention has shifted to finishing touches. Most HVAC systems are already in place, and teams are now working on ceilings, painting, electrical installations, and other interior details.

Landscaping has also begun, with flower planting and greening underway, ushering in the aesthetic phase of the project.

Contractors expect to complete the main stadium structure by the end of July. Focus will then shift to the surrounding sports complex, which is scheduled for handover to the government by December 2025, well ahead of the initial timeline.

Seen as a cornerstone of Uganda’s preparations to co-host the 2027 AFCON, Hoima City Stadium is being celebrated by leaders and residents alike as a transformative investment in the region’s sporting infrastructure and economic growth.