Infantino meets Ruto, visits Talanta Stadium and attends CHAN 2024 final
Gianni Infantino met President Ruto and received the deeds to the land where FKF’s new technical centre will be built with FIFA Forward support..
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited Kenya, meeting with President William Ruto to secure land for a new FIFA Technical Centre in Machakos County, and attended the CHAN 2024 final.
- President William Ruto officially handed over title deeds for the land designated for the Football Kenya Federation’s (FKF) national technical centre.
- The project, funded by FIFA Forward, will include one natural grass pitch, two artificial turf pitches, and administration and conference facilities, costing USD 4.6 million.
- Infantino also inspected the nearly completed 60,000-seater Talanta Stadium, a key venue for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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CHAN 2024 Concludes in Kenya as FIFA President Visits; Lessons Drawn for AFCON 2027 - September 2025
The Chan 2024 football tournament concluded at Kasarani Stadium on Saturday night, with Morocco defeating Madagascar in the final. FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the final match during his visit to Kenya. The multi-national championship was co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania and featured record attendance. During his trip, Infantino also met with President William Ruto to secure land for a new FIFA Technical Centre in Machakos County. Kenya's hosting of the tournament served as a crucial test run for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Consequently, the event highlighted critical gaps in infrastructure, ticketing, security, and communication that Kenya must address.
