Audio By VocalizeConfederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe is expected in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit scheduled for May 11–12, 2026. …
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- May 2026
… earing before the Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture chaired by Dan Wanyama, Hussein Mohammed, President of the Football Kenya Federation, assured lawmakers that preparations are firmly on course and aligned with the expectations of the Confederation of African Football …
Kenya prepared to host AFCON 2027 FKF assures… The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) both said they will back Infantino, who confirmed on Thursday at FIFA's Congress in Vancouver that he will run for re-election in 2027. …
Infantino re-election boost after securing Asia, Africa backing… The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have both said they will back Infantino if, as expected, he stands for a fourth term in 2027. …
Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup games in US- April 2026
CAF announce 'unanimous' support for Infantino re-election By AFP April 30, 2026 08:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FIFA president Giani Infantino (L) and CAF president Dr. …
CAF announce 'unanimous' support for Infantino re-election… Last month’s CAF inspection report exposed significant gaps in the three countries’ proposed venues. …
FIFA confirms 2027 AFCON dates amid hosting concerns… Senegal went on to win the final 1-0 in extra time, but were sensationally stripped of the title by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in a bombshell decision issued last month. …
World Cup to get cash boost as FIFA unveils red card crackdownAudio By VocalizeThe Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is under mounting scrutiny after world football governing body FIFA, in coordination with the Confederation of African Football, raised concerns over a controversial resolution that saw three senior officials ordered to step as …
FIFA, CAF demand answers from FKF over suspension of top officialsAudio By VocalizeEmbattled FKF President Hussein Mohammed. [FKF Media] Embattled Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed has denied any loss of funds in the Sh42 million CHAN insurance saga, claiming the Confederation of African Football (CAF) secured the cover. …
New twist as Mohammed denies theft in Sh42 CHAN insurance scandal… He welcomed the probe which is being carried out by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), Confederation of African Football (CAF), and FIFA.“We welcome these processes and respectful …
CHAN scandal: Mariga calls for speedy probe on Sh42 million insurance saga
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CAF President visits Nairobi for AFCON 2027 preparations
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CAF President Patrice Motsepe is expected in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit on May 11–12, 2026, where he will address topics including Africa's influence in sport and economic transformation through football. His visit comes as Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda intensify preparations to jointly host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Saturday 9 May
CAF President visits Nairobi for AFCON 2027 preparations
CAF President Patrice Motsepe is expected in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit on May 11–12, 2026, where he will address topics including Africa's influence in sport and economic transformation through football. His visit comes as Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda intensify preparations to jointly host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Monday 4 May
Kenya says preparations for 2027 AFCON co-hosting on track
Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed assured lawmakers that Kenya's preparations for co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Tanzania and Uganda are progressing on schedule and aligned with CAF requirements, with infrastructure upgrades and a Local Organising Committee already in place.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 30 April
FIFA President Infantino secures backing from Africa and Asia
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed his re-election candidacy for 2027 at FIFA's Congress in Vancouver, after securing pledges of support from the African Football Confederation and the Asian Football Confederation.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President confirms Iran will play World Cup games in US
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup and play their games in the United States as scheduled, despite uncertainty stemming from Middle East tensions since February.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wednesday 29 April
CAF announces unanimous backing for Infantino fourth term bid
The Confederation of African Football said it has unanimously agreed to support FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid for 2027, which would be his fourth term despite FIFA statutes limiting presidents to three terms.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 28 April
FIFA confirms 2027 AFCON dates as East Africa prepares
FIFA has set the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations for 19 June to 17 July, with Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania hosting the tournament amid ongoing questions about infrastructure readiness in the three countries.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA increases World Cup prize money to $871 million
FIFA boosted overall World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million, with money shared between the 48 teams in the 2026 finals now totaling $871 million, up from $727 million announced in December, to address concerns over spiraling costs for participating teams.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 25 April
FIFA and CAF seek clarity on FKF suspension of three officials
FIFA and the Confederation of African Football have raised concerns over a controversial FKF resolution requiring President Hussein Rashid Mohammed, Acting Secretary General Dennis Gicheru, and NEC member Abdullahi Yusuf Ibrahim to step aside provisionally. FIFA is requesting comprehensive documentation on how the decision was reached, including proof of meeting procedures, voting outcomes, and whether due process was followed.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 24 April
FKF President denies Sh42 million insurance fund loss claims
Embattled FKF President Hussein Mohammed has denied any loss of funds in the Sh42 million CHAN insurance affair, claiming CAF procured and secured the insurance cover, not the federation. He also disputed the validity of his suspension by the FKF National Executive Committee on Friday, asserting the meeting did not follow constitutional procedures.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
FKF suspends three officials over Sh42 million insurance funds loss
Football Kenya Federation's NEC suspended President Hussein Mohammed, acting-CEO Dennis Gicheru, and NEC member Abdallah Yusuf over the reported loss of Sh42 million in CHAN Pamoja tournament insurance funds, appointing McDonald Mariga as acting-President. The EACC, IRA, PPRA, CAF, and FIFA are investigating the matter, which Mohammed denies, claiming CAF procured the insurance and FKF made no payments to any insurance company.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →