We're on track to host 2027 Afcon, assures Namwamba
Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts Ababu Namwamba (right) shares a word with his Principal Secretary Peter Tum at Continental House Nairobi on February 15, 2024. They appeared before the Committee to appraise on the Country’s preparations for co-hosting the 2027 African Cup of Nations (Afcon).
Namwamba brushed off allegations that Kenya is behind schedule in terms of infrastructural preparation for the continental showpiece
The CS confirmed that the government has closed Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani (MISC) for renovations and will soon be doing groundbreaking for the new Talanta Stadium which will be built from scratch
Cote d’ Ivoire spent more than Sh154 billion ($1 billion) in roads, stadiums, hospitals and other infrastructure related to the hosting of the tournament and Kenya have an uphill task to work on its infrastructure
Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts Ababu Namwamba Thursday affirmed that Kenya is on the right track in building its infrastructure and meeting other logistical requirements ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).
Kenya will co-host the competition with her neighbours Tanzania and Uganda. Champions Cote d’Ivoire hosted and won the 2023 edition which ended last week while Morocco is the host nation for the 2025 edition.
