CAF Opens AFCON 2027 Tender Opportunities — Full Guide for Tanzanian, Kenyan and Ugandan Businesses

CAF AFCON 2027 Tenders — Key Facts

• Active tender packages: Over 19 AFCON 2027 tenders listed on the CAF portal
• Sectors covered: ticketing, transport, accommodation, broadcasting, technology, branding, workforce and more
• Media rights deadline: September 14, 2026 (5:00 PM Cairo time)
• Host countries: Kenya 🇰🇪, Tanzania 🇹🇿, Uganda 🇺🇬
• Vendor registration: Free — mandatory first step at cafonline.com
• Submissions: procurement@cafonline.com
• Local Economic Participation Guide: Included in every AFCON tender package

Summary: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened over 19 tender packages for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, covering ticketing, transportation, accommodation, broadcasting, accreditation, venue access, technology, branding, ceremonies, photography and workforce management. Tanzanian, Kenyan and Ugandan businesses are being actively encouraged by their Local Organising Committees to bid. Vendor registration is free through the official CAF portal, and all bids are submitted via procurement@cafonline.com.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened a broad range of tender opportunities for companies seeking to provide goods and services for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. As of mid-August 2026, the CAF official tender portal had listed 19 service packages connected to AFCON 2027 operations, with more expected to follow. For businesses across the three host nations, this represents the single largest procurement opportunity linked to AFCON 2027 and one of the biggest business events East Africa has seen in decades.

What CAF Is Tendering

The tender opportunities span every operational area of the tournament. This is the full list of sectors CAF has opened for bidding:

These are the operational contracts that make AFCON happen. Every fan interaction — from buying a ticket to entering a stadium to being transported between venues — is delivered through a supplier network. CAF is now assembling that network from scratch for the three host countries.

Who Can Bid

CAF’s tender process is open to any qualified company or service provider that meets the technical, financial and legal requirements outlined in each specific tender package. CAF says it is seeking “established, experienced and reputable service providers” with the technical and operational capacity required for the respective areas. In practice, this includes:

• Established businesses with proven capacity in the relevant sector
• Consortia and partnerships combining specialist providers into a full-service bid
• Local companies from Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda — CAF has included an AFCON 2027 Local Economic Participation Guide specifically to support host-nation businesses
• International companies with existing sports event delivery experience
• SMEs subcontracting to lead bidders where they cannot bid directly for the full package

How to Register and Bid — Step by Step

Step 1 — Register as a CAF vendor (mandatory)

Complete vendor registration at the official CAF portal. This is the mandatory first step — only registered vendors are notified of new tenders and considered for bids.

👉 Register as a CAF vendor

Registration is free. Submit your company details and you will receive a confirmation email for verification. Registration adds you to CAF’s vendor database and enables you to participate in future Tenders, Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes.

Step 2 — Browse active AFCON 2027 tenders

All active AFCON 2027 tender packages are listed on the CAF tenders page. As of August 12, 2026 the portal listed 19 service packages, with additional tenders being added regularly.

👉 View active AFCON 2027 tenders

Each tender uses the reference format CAF-RFP2026-XXX — for example CAF-RFP2026-509 for End-to-End Ticketing Service, CAF-RFP2026-538 for VAR Services, CAF-RFP2026-539 for Player/Team Tracking Cameras. Each package has its own submission deadline stated in the tender documentation.

Step 3 — Download the complete tender documentation

Each tender package includes these documents. Bidders must complete and submit all of them:

• Invitation to Tender — the formal notice
• Instructions to Bidders (ITB) — process, criteria and submission format
• Letter of Interest (LOI) template
• CAF Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) template
• CAF General Terms and Conditions (GTC) 2026
• Supplier Registration Form
• Online Supplier Registration link
• Supplier & Partner Sustainability Due Diligence Questionnaire
• AFCON 2027 Local Economic Participation Guide v.2026
• Technical Proposal Questionnaire — sector-specific
• Financial Proposal Template
• Functionality Grid — for capability assessment

Some tenders include additional technical or financial templates specific to the sector.

Step 4 — Submit clarification questions early

Send any questions to procurement@cafonline.com before the clarification deadline stated in each tender package. Important: CAF only shares responses with bidders who submitted their Letter of Interest early — so register your interest as soon as possible to receive Q&A updates.

Step 5 — Submit your complete proposal

Submit the full proposal by email to procurement@cafonline.com before the deadline stated for that specific tender. CAF has warned bidders to ensure all mandatory registration and compliance documents are included with the offer. Miss the deadline and your bid is disqualified regardless of quality.

Media Rights — The Separate Major Deadline

Alongside the operational tenders, CAF has also opened bidding for AFCON 2027 broadcast media rights. The tender covers free-to-air and pay-TV rights across Sub-Saharan Africa in English, Swahili, Portuguese, isiZulu, Wolof, Yoruba and other local languages. French-language pay-TV rights are not included in this package.

Media rights bid deadline: 5:00 PM Cairo time, September 14, 2026.

Expected bidders include incumbent Sub-Saharan rights holder New World TV, SuperSport (which is trying to reclaim rights it lost ahead of AFCON 2023), Canal+, beIN Sports, Azam TV (Tanzania) and SABC Sport (South Africa). See our complete AFCON 2027 media rights guide.

Why This Matters for East African Businesses

The AFCON 2027 tender process is more than a procurement exercise — it is potentially the largest single business opportunity to hit East Africa in a decade. Several factors combine to make it uniquely significant:

1. Local content preference. CAF has included an AFCON 2027 Local Economic Participation Guide in the tender packages. While the specific weighting has not been publicly disclosed, this signals that host-country businesses are being deliberately favoured over pure international bidders where local capacity exists.

2. Government backing for local bids. Tanzania’s LOC Secretary Neema Msitha has publicly urged Tanzanian companies to bid. Kenya and Uganda governments have made similar calls. This is not just permission — it is active state support for local participation.

3. Reputational value beyond the contract. Companies that successfully deliver AFCON 2027 contracts gain instant international credibility. AFCON 2025 in Morocco generated a cumulative television audience of over 3.2 billion people alongside six billion digital views. Being on that stage is a credential that opens doors long after the tournament ends.

4. Network effects for future contracts. The relationships built during AFCON 2027 procurement extend well beyond the tournament — into future CAF events, regional football competitions and government sports procurement.

What LOCs Are Saying

Speaking in Dar es Salaam, Local Organising Committee (LOC) Secretary Neema Msitha said CAF had advertised tenders covering various areas of tournament preparation and operations. She urged Tanzanian businesses and professionals with the required capacity to closely monitor CAF’s official tender platform and submit bids that meet the stipulated requirements and deadlines.

“This is an opportunity for Tanzanian companies, institutions and service providers to participate in activities associated with AFCON 2027,” Msitha said. “LOC is encouraging Tanzanians with the capacity, qualifications and interest to pursue these opportunities to follow the official tender announcements through the CAF website.”

In Uganda, Dr. Dennis K. Mugimba, Chairperson of the Communications and Promotion Sub-Committee of Uganda’s AFCON 2027 LOC, made the same call: “Only suppliers who have registered through CAF’s official platform will be notified about upcoming tenders once they are released.”

Key Dates and Deadlines

Frequently Asked Questions

How many AFCON 2027 tenders has CAF opened?

Over 19 tender packages were listed on the CAF portal as of mid-August 2026, with more being added regularly. Sectors include ticketing, transportation, accommodation, broadcasting, accreditation, venue access, technology (including VAR, SAOT and goal-line technology), branding, ceremonies, photography, language services, workforce and infotainment.

Where do I register for AFCON 2027 tenders?

Register free at the official CAF vendor portal: cafonline.com/inside-caf/about-us/tenders/vendor-registration/. Only registered vendors are notified of new tenders and eligible to bid.

Where do I view all active AFCON 2027 tenders?

All active tenders are listed at cafonline.com/en/inside-caf/about-us/tenders/tenders-tab/. Each tender has its own reference number in the format CAF-RFP2026-XXX and its own submission deadline.

Who can bid for AFCON 2027 tenders?

Any qualified company or service provider meeting the technical, financial and legal requirements can bid. CAF has issued a special Local Economic Participation Guide encouraging Tanzanian, Kenyan and Ugandan businesses to participate. International companies with sports event delivery experience are also eligible.

How do I submit an AFCON 2027 tender bid?

All tender bids are submitted by email to procurement@cafonline.com before the deadline stated in the specific tender package. All mandatory documents must be included — Letter of Interest, NDA, supplier registration, sustainability questionnaire, technical proposal, financial proposal and the AFCON 2027 Local Economic Participation Guide.

When are AFCON 2027 tender deadlines?

Deadlines vary by tender. The media rights tender closes on September 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM Cairo time. The ticketing services tender (CAF-RFP2026-509) had a September 2, 2026 deadline. Other operational tenders have deadlines throughout Q4 2026 — specific dates are stated in each tender’s documentation on the CAF portal.

Are Tanzanian companies favoured in AFCON 2027 tenders?

CAF has included an AFCON 2027 Local Economic Participation Guide in every AFCON tender package. The specific weighting has not been publicly disclosed but the guide signals host-country businesses are being encouraged to participate. Prospective bidders should examine the full guide within each tender documentation package to understand the specific requirements.

How big is the AFCON 2027 procurement opportunity?

Specific contract values have not been disclosed but the scale is substantial. AFCON 2025 in Morocco generated a cumulative television audience of over 3.2 billion people and six billion digital views, requiring delivery across multiple venues over a month-long tournament. The scale of the 2027 tournament — 28 teams across three host countries and seven stadiums — makes the combined procurement one of the largest single business events in East Africa in recent years.

What is the AFCON 2027 Local Economic Participation Guide?

It is a document included in every AFCON 2027 tender package that outlines requirements and expectations for host-country business participation. It is designed to ensure Tanzanian, Kenyan and Ugandan companies get meaningful opportunities to deliver goods and services during the tournament. Downloading this guide is part of the standard tender documentation.

Can small businesses bid for AFCON 2027 tenders?

Large contracts typically require established companies with proven capacity. However, small businesses can participate as subcontractors to lead bidders or as part of consortia combining specialist providers. Reviewing the specific tender packages is the best way to identify opportunities that match your capacity.

Who do I contact with AFCON 2027 tender questions?

All clarification questions should be sent to procurement@cafonline.com before the clarification deadline stated in each tender package. Important: CAF only shares Q&A responses with bidders who have submitted their Letter of Interest early — register your interest as soon as possible.

For our complete guide to AFCON 2027 broadcast rights see our media rights article. For business opportunities in tourism and hospitality that do not require formal CAF tender processes see our business listings page. For the complete tournament overview see our dates and schedule guide.

Tender notice details confirmed via CAF official portal (cafonline.com) and reporting from Sportcal, Inside World Football, NBS Sport, BiznaKenya, The Respondents, Arusha News, ChimpReports and AFCON PAMOJA 2027 official site. All tender registration and bidding is done via CAF’s official platform. This article will be updated as CAF announces additional tenders or successful bidders.