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Afraha Stadium upgrade gathers pace as Kenya preps for AFCON 2027

Afraha Stadium upgrade gathers pace as Kenya preps for AFCON 2027

Nakuru’s Afraha Stadium is undergoing one of the country’s most comprehensive sports infrastructure overhauls, as the government pushes to have the venue ready ahead of Kenya’s co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania. The redevelopment is ..

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Nakuru's Afraha Stadium is undergoing a significant upgrade to meet international standards as Kenya co-hosts the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The project aims to transform the venue into a modern sports facility capable of hosting both football and athletics competitions.

  • The stadium's seating capacity will be expanded from 8,200 to between 13,000 and 15,000 in the current phase, with a long-term goal of 20,000.
  • The redevelopment is being led by the Kenya Defence Forces.
  • New features will include a FIFA-standard pitch, an all-weather Tartan running track, upgraded floodlighting, and a new VIP pavilion, building on an earlier Sh650 million renovation.

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