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Meet the Stadium that Will Host 2027 AFCON Finals in East Africa

The Moi International Sports Complex in Nairobi's Kasarani area is one of the most iconic sporting complexes in the country. Construction works begun in 1982 when Kenya won the bid to host the 4th All African Games in 1987. The championships required a large and modern sporting facility and this is where the idea was born.

  11 days ago ago
Meet the Stadium that Will Host 2027 AFCON Finals in East Africa

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7 Stadiums that will Host 2027 AFCON in East Africa

Outdoor games are fast becoming a darling to many citizens of the East African countries. Over the years, we have specifically witnessed the football game growing so fast and is now a darling to many. Teams like the Yanga of Tanzania and the Gor Mahia club of Kenya have grown to be famous not only in East Africa but entire Africa.

  1 month ago ago
7 Stadiums that will Host 2027 AFCON in East Africa

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BEAUTIFUL: Photos Of All The 6 Stadiums Which Will Host 2023 AFCON In Ivory Coast

African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) is a biennial tournament which brings together a total of 24 national teams across Africa.After a successful 33rd edition in 2022 which saw Senegal emerge as the champions, the 34th edition which was initially scheduled for 2023 but later postponed to between 13th January to 11th February 2024 will be hosted by Ivory Coast.This tournament will be hosted across five cities which include Korhogo, Bouake, Yamoussoukro, San Pedro and Abidjan.In these article we are going to look at the 6 host stadiums which are as follows:

  14 days ago ago
BEAUTIFUL: Photos Of All The 6 Stadiums Which Will Host 2023 AFCON In Ivory Coast

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What Has To Be Done On Kasarani And Nyayo Stadiums For Kenya To Win 2027 AFCON Hosting Rights

Kenya alongside Uganda and Tanzania recently presented a joint bid of hosting the 2027 Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON). Across the three countries, only Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Tanzania is the only stadium which is currently approved to host an international match.In these article we are going to look at what has to be done on both Kasarani and Nyayo stadiums for them to be ready for hosting an international match as per Football Kenya Federation president Nick Mwendwa.

  14 days ago ago
What Has To Be Done On Kasarani And Nyayo Stadiums For Kenya To Win 2027 AFCON Hosting Rights

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SCHEDULE: Know When Harambee Stars Will Be Facing Pakistan, Mauritius And Djibouti

With most top football leagues 2022/23 season over, FIFA international break is expected to start in June.Kenya football governing body FKF has lined up a total of 3 friendly matches for the men's national team (Harambee Stars) in a 4 team friendly tournament which will be played from 11th June 2023 to 18th June 2023 in Mauritius.

  16 days ago ago
SCHEDULE: Know When Harambee Stars Will Be Facing Pakistan, Mauritius And Djibouti

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Uganda Hand Over Their joint AFCON Bid Submission That Will Include Both Kenya And Tanzania In 2027

Prior to the deadline for CAF submissions on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, Uganda, who wants to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside Kenya and Tanzania, has formally turned over their joint East African candidacy to their government. The government team, led by Sports Minister Peter Ogwang, Chairman Ambrose Tashobya, and General Secretary Dr. Ogwel Benard, received the joint bid on Friday in a formal ceremony from the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) team, led by Moses Magogo.

  19 days ago ago
Uganda Hand Over Their joint AFCON Bid Submission That Will Include Both Kenya And Tanzania In 2027

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Good News to Kenyans after President Ruto Made This Crucial Move

Kenyans across the country especially football lovers have today received good news from the government after president Ruto bid for Kenya to host African Cup of Nations in 2027. The president has officially submitted the bid that will see Kenya for the first time hosting the biggest African football tournament if it goes through successfully.

  21 days ago ago
Good News to Kenyans after President Ruto Made This Crucial Move

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Ruto Hands Over Ball To Afcon Official After Being Awarded (Video)

The President Hon William Samoei Ruto hosted the officials of the AFCON tournament together with the Cabinet Secretary for Sports Hon. Ababu Namwamba at the Statehouse on Thursday as he pledged his support behind the Sports docket. The laughter surface after the President Hon William Samoei Ruto was seen handing over the ball to the AFCON official after he was gifted and instead went for handshake as they embraced each other in light Moments.

  23 days ago ago
Ruto Hands Over Ball To Afcon Official After Being Awarded (Video)

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Ruto Reveals Plan To Ensure Kenya Participates In 2030 World Cup And Host 2026 AFCON

President William Ruto had today revealed plans that the government intends to put in place to ensure the Sports industry grows. He has revealed these during the Jamhuri Day Celebration's held at Nyayo National stadium. Ruto started by saying that they will start by developing grassroot football.

  5 months ago ago
Ruto Reveals Plan To Ensure Kenya Participates In 2030 World Cup And Host 2026 AFCON

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Rut Officially Announce Kenya's Intention to Submit a Joint Bid to Host AFCON 2027

President William Ruto revealed Kenya's desire to submit a joint application to bring the prized continental extravaganza to East Africa for the first time in history. President William Ruto stated today at a press conference at State House that Kenya has joined forces with neighbors Tanzania and Uganda in the "Pamoja" campaign to host the next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027.

  23 days ago ago
Rut Officially Announce Kenya's Intention to Submit a Joint Bid to Host AFCON 2027

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3 Promises Made By President Ruto During Mashemeji Derby

https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/89291-ruto-makes-3-promises-after-watching-mashemeji-derby-raila After the 2-1 victory for AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji Derby, Ruto spoke to the players and shared his administration's strategy for revitalizing national soccer. This came after Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards' football game at Nyayo Stadium was watched by Ruto and Azimio Leader Raila Odinga.

  24 days ago ago
3 Promises Made By President Ruto During Mashemeji Derby

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Aliou Cissé the SI unit of resilience

The Senegal tactician has seen it all right from his playing days upto coaching Talk about suffering, this man has seen it all. Senegal has been extremely patient with him, and he has been extremely patient with himself. He never stopped trying and today he deserves all the happiness coming his way.

  6 months ago ago
Aliou Cissé the SI unit of resilience

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10 countries that have never qualified for AFCON

The African Cup of Nations, otherwise known as the AFCON, is the premier international soccer tournament played on the African continent. The best teams from across the continent face off in this biannual tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football for the right to be dubbed the best team in Africa.

  5 months ago ago
10 countries that have never qualified for AFCON

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Kenya To Present Joint AFCON Bid Alongside Two Other Countries

On Sunday night, the head of state, President Ruto, spoke at the state house where he was being interviewed by Citizen News reporter and NTV News reporter. He made a confirmation that the Kenya football team will start their own joint bid to avoid being lodged out during the African Cup of Nations ( AFCON).

  24 days ago ago
Kenya To Present Joint AFCON Bid Alongside Two Other Countries

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Stadiums that might host 2027 AFCON in East Africa

Outdoor games are fast becoming a darling to many citizens of the East African countries. Over the years, we have specifically witnessed the football game growing so fast and is now a darling to many. Teams like the Yanga of Tanzania and the Gor Mahia club of Kenya have grown to be famous not only in East Africa but entire Africa.

  4 months ago ago
Stadiums that might host 2027 AFCON in East Africa

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Today's World Cup Games Mega Accumulator Picks

Today's World Cup massive Accumulator Tips are as follows: 1)Senegal vs. Qatar (Senegal Win) Senegal may have been unlucky in their first loss to the Netherlands, while Qatar was thoroughly defeated by Ecuador. Senegal upgraded their game at the AFCON earlier this year, winning three of their knockout games by two goals or more, thus they can beat the host nation with ease.

  6 months ago ago
Today's World Cup Games Mega Accumulator Picks

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Friday's World Cup Games Mega Accumulator Tips To Place On

The following are today's World cup mega Accumulator Tips 1)Qatar Vs Senegal(Senegal Win) Senegal were perhaps unlucky in their opening defeat to the Netherlands, while Qatar were well beaten by Ecuador. Senegal raised their levels at AFCON earlier this year as they won three of their knockout games by two-goal margins so they can win with room to spare against the host nation.

  6 months ago ago
Friday's World Cup Games Mega Accumulator Tips To Place On

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AFCON U-20 Draw: Giants Egypt, Senegal And Nigeria Land In The Same Group

AFCON U20 is an African inter country biennial tournament played by players who have not exceeded 20 years old.After a successful 2021 edition which saw Ghana clinch the title, the draw for the 2023 edition which will be held in Egypt from February 19 to March 11 was conducted on Friday December 23 and below are the outcomes:

  5 months ago ago
AFCON U-20 Draw: Giants Egypt, Senegal And Nigeria Land In The Same Group

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Main Reason Why Kenya May Be Force to drop the Bid of Hosting AFCON in 2027.

Africa Cup of Nations is the main international association football competition in Africa. It is contested by national teams and is organized by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF). The Africa Cup of Nations was first held in February 1957 in Khartoum, Sudan, where Egypt defeated the host nation in the final to win the Abdel Aziz Abdallah Salem Trophy.

  5 months ago ago
Main Reason Why Kenya May Be Force to drop the Bid of Hosting AFCON in 2027.

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Ruto Reveals A Strategy To Guarantee That Kenya Plays In The 2030 World Cup

The government has strategies in place to secure the growth of the sports business, according to proposals announced by President William Ruto today. He disclosed them during the Nyayo National Stadium Jamhuri Day celebrations. Beginning with the development of grassroots football, Ruto stated that they would begin.

  5 months ago ago
Ruto Reveals A Strategy To Guarantee That Kenya Plays In The 2030 World Cup