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May 10, 2026
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CAF President Motsepe in Nairobi as AFCON 2027 preparations intensify

CAF President Motsepe in Nairobi as AFCON 2027 preparations intensify

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe is expected in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit scheduled for May 11–12, 2026...

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Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe is set to visit Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit on May 11–12, 2026, amid intensified preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

  • CAF President Motsepe will address the summit focusing on Africa's growing influence in sport and economic transformation through football.
  • The visit coincides with Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda's collaborative efforts to host the 2027 AFCON, the first in the region in nearly five decades.
  • Motsepe will meet with senior government and sports officials from the host nations to review infrastructure and regional coordination for the tournament.

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