Kenya urged to expedite preparations for Afcon 2027
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 10:24 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football, emphasized the need for urgency in preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. With the tournament scheduled from June 19 to July 17, stadiums must begin testing by January. Despite progress, concerns remain about facilities, particularly Nairobi's Kasarani Stadium, which has seen limited improvements. Motsepe reaffirmed that postponement is not an option, citing strong commitments from local organizers. Kenya's sports cabinet secretary Salim Mvurya pledged that all preparations will be completed by December, ahead of final assessments.
- •Afcon 2027 set for June 19 to July 17 in East Africa.
- •Kenya must ensure stadiums are ready for testing by January.
- •Kasarani Stadium has made limited progress in its renovations.
- •Motsepe's assessment includes a focus on high infrastructure standards.
- •Preparations are committed to complete by December 2026.
- 10:24 AMYahoo Sports — Postponement not an option as Kenya races to be ready for Afcon 2027
- 10:24 AMBBC Sport — Postponement not an option as Kenya races to be ready for Afcon 2027
"African football boss Patrice Motsepe wants a "heightened sense of urgency" from Afcon 2027 co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda as they face a race to be ready.
"African football boss Patrice Motsepe wants a "heightened sense of urgency" from Afcon 2027 co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda as they face a race to be ready.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 10:24 AMPostponement not an option as Kenya races to be ready for Afcon 2027
African football boss Patrice Motsepe wants a "heightened sense of urgency" from Afcon 2027 co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda as they face a race to be ready.
- BBC SportSep 19, 2026, 10:24 AMPostponement not an option as Kenya races to be ready for Afcon 2027
African football boss Patrice Motsepe wants a "heightened sense of urgency" from Afcon 2027 co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda as they face a race to be ready.
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