Also known as: 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations
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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeHarambee Stars’ 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign got off to a slow start at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday, with poor preparations and a week of off-field problems leaving Kenya chasing the game against Eritrea. …
Poor preparations slow Kenya's Afcon startThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeHarambee Stars will be hoping to prove that troubled preparations will not stand in their way when they face Eritrea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at Nyayo Stadium today. …
Harambee Stars face Eritrea after troubled build upCitizen Digital
… Photo/Sportpicha Audio By Vocalize By Clinton MaisibaHead coach Benni McCarthy has confirmed that captain Michael Olunga is ruled out of Harambee Stars’ 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Eritrea due to fitness precautions. …
Harambee Stars captain Olunga ruled out of Eritrea clashThe Standard
… emier League football match between Newcastle United and Hull City at St James' Park on September 19, 2026. [AFP] French coach Claude Le Roy made a losing start on Thursday to a second stint with Congo Brazzaville as they were beaten 1-0 by Namibia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations …
Losing start in AFCON qualifying for 78-year-old coach Le RoyThe Standard
Fresh turmoil surrounds Kenya’s preparations for Saturday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Eritrea after head coach Benni McCarthy revealed a series of problems surrounding the national team, including unresolved work permit issues, unpaid allowances and a g …
Unpaid allowances, work permit issues: McCarthy lifts lid on Harambee Stars woes ahead of AFCON qualifierCitizen Digital
… The urgent request comes at a critical juncture, as the Harambee Stars gear up for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, and with Kenya preparing to co-host AFCON 2027 alongside Uganda and Tanzania. …
Nyamweya urges FIFA and CAF to institute caretaker committee to 'save' Kenyan footballThe Standard
… cal economic interests while respecting its regional and international obligations.At the same time, it said Kenya should use the current situation to reinforce its position as a leader of regional integration, particularly as it prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations …
Concern raised over crackdown on foreign small-scale tradersCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The technical inspection team from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has arrived in Nairobi as preparations intensify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. …
CAF inspection team in Nairobi to assess AFCON facilitiesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has challenged Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and the Harambee Stars technical team to develop an ambitious preparation plan capable of taking Kenya beyond hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to competing for the …
Mvurya: Our eyes should focus beyond AFCON 2027 titleThe Standard
… Renovations continue at both Nyayo, Kasarani and Kipchoge Keino stadiums.In June next year, the continent arrives for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), to play in venues that, three years ago, either did not exist or did not function. …
What is ailing Kenyan swimming?Bandari FC attacking midfielder Abdallah Hassan, who has 19 appearances and six goals for Harambee Stars, aims to impress national team selectors through consistent performances this season to earn a place in Kenya's squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC attacking midfielder Abdallah Hassan, who has 19 appearances and six goals for Harambee Stars, aims to impress national team selectors through consistent performances this season to earn a place in Kenya's squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has called for targeted upgrades at Nyayo National Stadium ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, after a site inspection found critical gaps in areas including civil works, occupational health and safety, accessibility, and security measures.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Harambee Stars played out a goalless draw against Rwanda in an international friendly at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Monday, extending their recent goal drought as head coach Benni McCarthy fielded an experimental side with younger players.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Stars fell 1-0 to Guinea in Conakry, remaining without a win after two matches in Group D of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The loss came days after a 1-1 draw against Eritrea at home.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's joint parliamentary sports committees have backed the country's preparedness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, citing sufficient capacity and infrastructure. The lawmakers inspected the Raila Odinga International Stadium (Talanta Sports City Stadium), a 60,000-seater facility designated as the main venue, and affirmed it represents good value for taxpayers.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Relebohile Mofokeng scored twice for South Africa in a 5-0 victory over Eritrea in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Wednesday in Cairo. Yaya Sithole, Iqraam Rayners and Luther Singh also scored as South Africa dominated the matchday two fixture.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Stars travel to Conakry on Thursday to face Guinea in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, seeking to recover from a 1-1 draw with Eritrea in their opening match. Coach Benni McCarthy hopes improved preparation will help Kenya perform better against Guinea, who are also winless in Group D.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Raila Odinga Talanta Stadium, a 60,000-seater facility in Nairobi, is 94 per cent complete and expected to be ready by December 31 as Kenya co-hosts the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Uganda and Tanzania. The Ministry of Defence stated the deadline set by the Confederation of African Football will be met, though the stadium will require three months of testing and commissioning before hosting major international matches.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Under-23 football team defeated Tanzania 4-1 at home in the first leg of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie. Head coach Anthony Kimani credited continuity and squad familiarity—particularly players with prior experience together in the Under-20 team—as key to Kenya's strong start despite limited preparation time.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Emerging Stars defeated Tanzania 4-1 at Nyayo National Stadium in their opening 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. Captain Kevin Wangaya scored once and provided an assist in the dominant performance.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Harambee Stars drew 1-1 with Eritrea in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group D opener at Nyayo Stadium, with a late Ryan Ogam goal equalizing Nahom Girmai's first-half strike. Poor preparations stemming from players' refusal to train over unpaid allowances left the national team with minimal collective preparation time before the match.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya will face Eritrea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at Nyayo Stadium, aiming to build momentum ahead of the tournament they will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania. Preparations have been disrupted by players declining to train over unpaid allowances, with only one collective training session held before the match.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
Head coach Benni McCarthy confirmed that captain Michael Olunga is ruled out of Kenya's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Eritrea due to fitness precautions, with McCarthy prioritising his full recovery following a recent return from a lengthy injury layoff.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French coach Claude Le Roy, 78, made a losing start to his second stint with Congo Brazzaville as they were beaten 1-0 by Namibia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Le Roy, returning to coaching after five years away from Togo, has coached six African nations over a 41-year career with national teams.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's head coach Benni McCarthy has exposed turmoil ahead of Saturday's 2027 AFCON qualifier against Eritrea, including unresolved work permit issues, unpaid allowances, and players withdrawing from international duty. Players reportedly refused to train after demanding payment and seeking answers from the Sports Ministry about their welfare.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former FKF president Sam Nyamweya has appealed to FIFA and CAF to establish a caretaker committee to run Kenyan football, citing legal disputes and the untenable leadership of FKF President Hussein Mohammed as paralyzing the local game.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Citizens of the East African Community and those committed to regional integration have expressed concerns about how Kenya is communicating and implementing measures targeting foreign informal and small-scale traders, calling for enforcement to be lawful, proportionate, and non-discriminatory under Kenya's Constitution, the EAC Treaty, and the Common Market Protocol. The group welcomed a 90-day regularisation period following President Ruto's pronouncement on foreign nationals operating small businesses but described it as "a reprieve, not a remedy," citing distress already caused to foreign traders.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Confederation of African Football inspection team arrived in Nairobi to assess facilities for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Raila Odinga International Stadium at the Talanta Sports Complex is at 94% completion as of August 2026.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has called on the Football Kenya Federation and Harambee Stars technical team to develop a preparation plan aimed at winning the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania. Mvurya said Kenya must use the home advantage to build a strong team capable of progressing through knockout stages and ultimately lifting the trophy.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has just one 50-metre competition-standard pool at Kasarani, built in 1996, serving fifty-five million people. While the country demonstrates capacity to build major stadiums for Afcon 2027, swimming infrastructure has been starved for three decades.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Raila Odinga International Stadium, a 60,000-seater facility, has reached 93 per cent completion ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said the main pitch is ready and major installations including LED screens and sound systems are in place, with the project costing about Sh45.8 billion.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The government has attributed a Sh10.85 billion difference between the initial Sh35 billion estimate for Talanta Sports City Stadium and the contract value to taxes, import-related charges, and other costs not included in the original University of Nairobi Enterprise Services concept design.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The South African national football association has approved Pitso Mosimane as the successor to Belgian coach Hugo Broos, pending the conclusion of salary negotiations. Mosimane, 62, will take on a second spell as South Africa coach after previously being fired in 2012.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hervé Renard, who led Ivory Coast to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations title, has been appointed for a second spell as coach, replacing Emerse Fae. Renard, 57, was most recently Tunisia's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan has called on Kenya to invest more heavily in grassroots football, arguing that the country's emphasis on athletics has hindered football growth despite abundant local talent. Speaking at the Captain Irene Ndanu Super Cup finals at Nyayo National Stadium, Gyan said Kenya lacks strong youth development structures compared to Ghana and must strengthen these foundations to become a football powerhouse.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan has attributed Kenya's slow football progress to the country's emphasis on athletics and weak grassroots structures. Speaking at the Captain Irene Ndanu Super Cup final, Gyan said Kenya has talented players but lacks the foundational systems needed to develop young footballers into professionals.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya has sporting talent but lacks the ecosystem to unlock its economic potential. The author highlights ongoing infrastructure projects including new sports academies, upgraded community fields, and stadium modernization ahead of Kenya's co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, positioning sport as an economic frontier beyond competition and entertainment.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Acting US Ambassador Susan Burns told Citizen TV that the FIFA World Cup demonstrates sport's power to bring people together across cultures and is fueling football's growing popularity in the United States, which is co-hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FKF President Hussein Mohamed described a joint meeting with FIFA and CAF delegations in Nairobi as "a good day for football," saying the discussions marked an important step towards strengthening the game ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and addressing key issues affecting the federation.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation held discussions with FIFA and CAF representatives in Nairobi on governance, institutional stability, and football development, with focus on Kenya's co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →