Talanta Stadium to be Ready by December 31

The Raila Odinga Talanta Stadium is nearing completion at 95 percent construction finished, as Kenya prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The National Assembly Committee on Sports conducted an inspection of the stadium to assess development progress and expressed confidence that the venue will meet CAF standards. Members of Parliament have expressed confidence in Kenya's readiness to host AFCON 2027 after inspecting the construction site. The new 60,000-seater venue in Jamhuri is being built specifically for the tournament. Meanwhile, Kenya's Harambee Stars are stepping up training for the crucial return leg of their AFCON qualifier against Tanzania, with Kenya's U-23 Emerging Stars also preparing for their return match against Tanzania as both teams aim to qualify for the 2027 tournament.