Kenya unveils list of 2027 AFCON match venues and training grounds
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The update comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) released key timelines for the opening match and final of AFCON 2027, a tournament set to be staged across East Africa
Kenya has unveiled its match venues and training facilities for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as preparations continue for the tournament set to be co-hosted alongside neighbours, Tanzania and Uganda, under the Pamoja 2027 project.
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According to Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi, the under-construction Talanta Sports City Stadium and the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, have been selected as Kenya’s main host venues for the tournament.
Nyayo Stadium, which hosted CHAN last year, has been placed under the alternative ground category and will not serve as a primary AFCON venue.
A wide pool of training facilities has also been confirmed. These include Ulinzi Sports Complex, Police Sacco Grounds, Moi International Sports Centre Annex 1 and Annex 2, Kenya Academy of Sports Grounds 1 and 2, Utalii College Grounds, Talanta Sports City Stadium 1 and Kirigiti Stadium.
The update comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) released key timelines for the opening match and final of AFCON 2027, a tournament set to be staged across East Africa.
Speaking after chairing the inaugural National Steering Committee meeting for Pamoja AFCON 2027 on Tuesday, and while representing Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, Mwangi said Kenya is well on course in its preparations.
He stated, “With 410 days to go, Kenya is ready to confirm her solid credentials as a leading host for staging a world-class continental showpiece, the AFCON 2027.”
He added that the meeting brought together senior officials from ministries, state agencies and departments whose input is critical to the success of the tournament.
The PS also said the discussions focused on preparedness, CAF requirements, timelines, coordination and cross-border mobility arrangements.
Mwangi further noted, “The meeting offered an apt platform for appraisal on Kenya’s state of preparedness to host this global tournament.
It entailed a detailed presentation on Kenya’s preparedness, including set timeframes for milestones, CAF requirements, interagency coordination and modalities of enhancing cross-border movement.”
While acknowledging progress, he stressed the need for stronger coordination, saying, “While we have complied with a host of CAF requirements and are well on course to meet other essential deadlines, I insisted on the imperative to coordinate more effectively in support of the delivery of a memorable tournament.”
He also pointed to Kenya’s experience of hosting CHAN 2024 as a strong foundation for AFCON readiness, expressing confidence that the country is capable of delivering a successful continental showpiece.
