Kenya Reaffirms AFCON 2027 Readiness as Talanta Sports City Construction Gains Momentum


Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya speaking during a briefing after inspecting ongoing works at the Talanta Sports City Stadium, where he confirmed steady progress in AFCON 2027 preparations.

By Fride Amiani 

 Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to successfully hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with the government reporting significant progress in the construction of key sports infrastructure, including the Talanta Sports City Stadium.

Speaking after an inspection tour of the facility, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, , said the visit was part of ongoing engagements with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to ensure the country meets all hosting requirements ahead of the continental tournament.

Mvurya noted that the inspection followed commitments made during earlier discussions with CAF and was aimed at assessing the implementation of agreed milestones. He expressed satisfaction with the pace of work at the stadium, describing the project as one of the key venues that will host AFCON 2027 matches.

He said Kenya remains on course with its preparations and assured CAF that substantial progress has been achieved in developing the country's sporting infrastructure.

The Cabinet Secretary also announced the handover of two additional training grounds at the venue, increasing the number of training facilities to three. According to him, the newly commissioned grounds are expected to be completed within the next two months, while another facility is already at an advanced stage, with grass successfully established on the pitch.

Mvurya emphasized that, beyond paying the hosting fee, the government has intensified efforts to deliver the necessary infrastructure for the tournament. He explained that the three training grounds, including one equipped with a pavilion, will support teams during the competition. One of the facilities will also feature a tartan athletics track to promote multi-sport use beyond AFCON.

The CS further revealed that work on the main stadium has entered a critical phase, with contractors focusing on mechanical and electrical installations. He added that the playing surface is developing well, with the grass showing positive growth.

Additional infrastructure projects underway at the site include the construction of a one-million-litre water reservoir, road networks, perimeter fencing, and landscaping works designed to enhance the overall facility.

Preparations are also progressing at , where renovation works, including the replacement of the playing surface, are currently ongoing.

Mvurya confirmed that the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for AFCON 2027 is fully operational under the leadership of . He noted that CAF technical officials have already been deployed to work closely with local teams and provide continuous monitoring and reporting on project progress.

He added that several LOC subcommittees, including those responsible for media and operations, are expected to become active in the coming weeks as preparations intensify.

Assuring Kenyans that preparations remain on schedule, Mvurya stated that major works within the stadium, together with a significant portion of the supporting infrastructure, are expected to be completed by the end of July.

The government says the ongoing developments form part of a broader strategy to establish world-class sports facilities and ensure Kenya is fully prepared to host one of Africa's most prestigious football tournaments in 2027.

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