Caf boss Motsepe happy with progress of work on 2027 Afcon venues
President of the African Confederation of Football, Patrice Motsepe, announces the host countries for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations during a ceremony held in Cairo on September 27, 2023.
CAF requires the playing surface to be green, levelled, and marked clearly in white and the markings should be symmetric in the field of play.
Motsepe was accompanied by Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Football Kenya Federation President Nick Mwendwa. Both assured him that Kenya will meet the stipulated deadline of preparations which is December. Sports Kenya Director Pius Meto was also present.
Caf President Patrice Motsepe has said he is impressed by Kenya’s preparation for the 2027 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) after a brief tour of the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani (MISC Kasarani), and Talanta City Stadium in Nairobi.
Motsepe is on a two-day visit to Kenya to review Kenya’s progress in preparing stadiums for 2027 Afcon. He will also attend Caf’s post-executive committee press conference, and will address issues pertaining to African football Monday.