Kenya has confirmed its role as co-host of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after paying the required $30 million hosting fee to the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Sports Cabinet Secretary, Salim Mvurya, said the country has now fulfilled all requirements set by the Confederation of African Football.
“Kenya has fully met its financial and institutional obligations to CAF, marking a decisive step toward co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations,” Mvurya said.
Mvurya further confirmed the country’s readiness and unwavering commitment to delivering a successful continental tournament.
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He added that the government has restructured the Multi-Agency Local Organising Committee, bringing together key actors from both the public and private sectors to strengthen the country’s institutional capacity ahead of the tournament.
In a regional collaboration and commitment to delivering an outstanding tournament, Kenya will join Uganda and Tanzania as co-hosts for the 2027 AFCON under the “Pamoja” initiative.
“We are fully committed to delivering a tournament that will exceed both continental and global expectations,” Mvurya concluded.
