In East Africa, a sporting revolution is being made with the recently built world-class stadiums redefining the national pride and the competitiveness in the region.

Uganda has re-developed Mandela National Stadium, popularly referred to as Namboole, to be a modern and fully equipped stadium with high-level facilities such as VIP lounges, floodlights, as well as a comprehensive dressing room.

Tanzania has the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 60,000, with auxiliary facilities that match FIFA standards.

In Rwanda, the 45,000-seat, state-of-the-art refurbished Amahoro Stadium is now offering itself as the sporting hub.