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March 20, 2026
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Kenya on Verge of Losing AFCON Hosting Rights

Kenya on Verge of Losing AFCON Hosting Rights

Kenya, alongside Tanzania and Uganda, is scheduled to co-host the 2027 AFCON from June 19 to July 18, 2027, marking the first time 3 nations will co-host the tournament...

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Kenya faces the risk of losing its hosting rights for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) next year due to a failure to pay the required hosting fees.

  • Ksh3.9 billion in hosting fees must be paid by March 30, 2026.
  • Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi urged the National Assembly's Sports and Culture Committee to intervene.
  • Partners Tanzania and Uganda have already paid their fees, highlighting Kenya's delay and potential exclusion.

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