FC Barcelona is exploring a significant partnership with Tanzania to bolster the East African nation's football development ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Information, Culture, Arts and Sports Minister Paul Makonda visited Barcelona at the invitation of club president Joan Laporta to discuss collaboration. The talks focused on talent and technical development, national team operations, and leveraging Barcelona's renowned expertise in preparing for AFCON 2027, which Tanzania will co-host with Kenya and Uganda. Barcelona's system, known for nurturing players like those in Spain's 2026 World Cup-winning team, is seen as a model. The partnership aims to enhance Tanzanian football, with Makonda also scheduled to attend a La Liga match at Camp Nou.