CS Mvurya Appoints 38-Member Committee to Lead AFCON Preparations

The announcement comes hours after the government paid the Ksh3.9 billion AFCON hosting fee and committed to meet all other preparations in time...

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Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has appointed a 38-member committee to spearhead preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host with Tanzania and Uganda.

The committee is tasked with overseeing all aspects of the tournament, including stadium renovations and logistics, to ensure venues meet CAF standards.
Nicholas Musonye will chair the committee, with current FKF boss Hussein Mohammed serving as vice-chairperson.
Notable members appointed include former Inter Milan player McDonald Mariga and former AFC Leopards chairperson Dan Shikanda.

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