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December 27, 2025
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Raila Odinga Stadium on Track to Host AFCON 2027 Matches, PS Omollo says

Raila Odinga Stadium on Track to Host AFCON 2027 Matches, PS Omollo says

Omollo said the Government’s investment in world-class sports infrastructure is central to talent development, particularly among the youth, as part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya, formerly known as Talanta Stadium, is on track to host matches for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027. Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo confirmed the 60,000-seater stadium's steady progress and adherence to schedule, emphasizing its role in Kenya's talent development and economic agenda.

  • The stadium features a state-of-the-art, fully computerized hydraulic tension cable roof-lifting system, an engineering innovation currently found in only four other stadiums worldwide.
  • PS Omollo stated that the facility will include seven modern changing rooms, VIP lounges, fully equipped media centers, and VAR booths with goal-line technology.
  • Exterior work, including the installation of the stadium emblem, is advanced, with interior canopy works nearing completion and the playing surface being leveled to international standards.

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