Govt Responds to Concerns Kenya Could Lose AFCON Hosting Rights

Speculations that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania could miss hosting the tournament intensified after an Ivorian journalist argued that Kenya and its neighbours had poor infrastructure..

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The Kenyan government has addressed concerns regarding its ability to co-host the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) amid infrastructure criticisms, affirming its readiness for the tournament.

Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi stated that Kenya, alongside co-hosts Uganda and Tanzania, possesses the necessary infrastructure and amenities, citing their successful co-hosting of the 2025 African Nations Championships (CHAN) as proof.
Mwangi confirmed that the three nations officially received the AFCON flag during a benchmarking tour in Morocco, signalling their hosting duties for the tournament.
Speculations about losing hosting rights arose from an Ivorian journalist's comments regarding poor infrastructure; however, CAF president Patrice Motsepe dismissed these concerns, emphasizing CAF's commitment to broad African development.
The 2027 AFCON will be the first time the tournament is co-hosted and the first in East Africa in nearly 50 years, set to run from June to July 2027.

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