Proposal for 24-Hour Work Shifts on AFCON 2027 Training Facilities
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- Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has called for accelerated preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Tanzania.
- He emphasized that hosting AFCON 2027 should be viewed as an economic opportunity, attracting international visitors and investors.
- Nchemba inspected construction at the Farasi and Leaders training grounds in Dar es Salaam on August 21, 2026, and directed increased work pace.
- He instructed ministries and contractors to implement 24-hour work shifts to ensure timely completion of the facilities.
- The construction at Farasi training ground is currently at 74% completion, with expectations to reach 81% soon.