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March 26, 2026
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Kenya faces pressure to meet AFCON 2027 hosting demands

Kenya faces pressure to meet AFCON 2027 hosting demands

Kenya’s ambitious plan to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) faces a hurdle over both funding and infrastructure readiness...

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Kenya faces significant pressure to meet financial and infrastructural demands for hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with concerns that payment delays could jeopardize its hosting rights.

  • Kenya needs to pay Sh 3.9 billion to the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
  • Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya assured the Senate that steps are being taken to meet obligations.
  • Fellow East African hosts Tanzania and Uganda have already paid their fees, highlighting the urgency.

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