Kenya’s 2027 AFCON plans face fresh CAF review in Nairobi and Eldoret

Kenya’s preparations to co-host the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 have entered a new phase, with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya receiving a Confederation of African Football delegation for its second inspection of the country’s tournament plans.

The delegation is being led by Khaled Nassar, CAF’s head of competitions. During the meeting, Mvurya said Kenya remained committed to meeting CAF’s requirements and delivering a successful continental tournament alongside fellow hosts Uganda and Tanzania.

The latest inspection will assess whether the three host nations are continuing to make progress towards staging the competition, while also examining the facilities that would be required to welcome teams, officials and supporters.

The CAF team will begin its assessment in Nairobi, where it is due to inspect competition venues, training facilities and supporting infrastructure. The delegation will then travel to Eldoret to examine Kipchoge Keino Stadium as a possible alternative tournament venue.

In Eldoret, the inspectors will also review proposed training pitches, accommodation, medical facilities and other essential infrastructure linked to the staging of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The visit follows recent PAMOJA supervision meetings, during which Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania restated their shared commitment to hosting a memorable edition of the tournament. The three countries have also expressed an ambition to promote East Africa as a leading destination for sport and tourism.

The joint bid gives the region responsibility for organising the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the inspection process focused on the readiness of venues and the wider infrastructure needed for a major international football event.

Mvurya said the tournament formed part of the Kenyan government’s broader investment in sport. He said the country wanted to use the competition to create opportunities for young people, strengthen sports tourism and attract investment, while establishing sport as a major sector of the economy.

The Sports Cabinet Secretary also said Kenya was determined to deliver the infrastructure required for the tournament and ensure that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations produced a lasting sporting and economic legacy for the country.

The inspection in Nairobi and Eldoret is therefore expected to provide CAF with a further assessment of Kenya’s readiness, including the standard of its proposed venues, training sites, accommodation and medical provision.

Kenya’s preparations are being developed as part of the wider PAMOJA project, through which the three East African co-hosts are seeking to stage a successful continental championship and raise the region’s profile as both a sporting and tourism destination.