Talanta Stadium Nears Completion Ahead of AFCON 2027 - June 2026

The Talanta Stadium, a crucial venue for the AFCON 2027 tournament, is nearing completion as Kenya prepares to co-host the continental football championship. Construction at Masinde Muliro Stadium is also entering its final phase, while two new training pitches have commenced at Talanta Sports City with a third nearing completion. President William Ruto has pledged to usher in a new era of transparency in the allocation of funds for sports, promising new reforms to improve funding for the sports sector. Kenya's AFCON 2027 plans have further received a significant boost with the development of new training grounds. Meanwhile, defending champions Uganda retained the CECAFA Under-17 Women's Championship after defeating hosts Tanzania 3-0 in the final.