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January 27, 2026
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Govt Takes First Action After Concerns Over AFCON 2027 Hosting

Govt Takes First Action After Concerns Over AFCON 2027 Hosting

An Ivorian journalist went viral for claiming Kenya was ill-prepared for hosting the 2027 AFCON because of poor infrastructure...

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Kenya is proactively addressing criticisms regarding its infrastructure readiness for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by inviting a Confederation of African Football (CAF) inspection team in February 2026. This move aims to showcase progress and incorporate further suggestions into ongoing construction.

  • Construction of the 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium is 85 per cent complete as of January 27, 2026.
  • Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, announced the decision during a visit to the Raila Odinga International Stadium.
  • The plan follows public questioning from Ivorian sports journalist Mamadou Gaye concerning the infrastructure capabilities of co-hosts Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
  • CAF President Patrice Motsepe has reaffirmed the body's confidence in the East African nations despite the criticism, emphasizing no intention to strip them of hosting rights.

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