Also known as: Raila Odinga International Talanta Stadium · Raila Odinga International Stadium at the Talanta Sports Complex · Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City
… The Soldiers defeated Gideon Starlets 2-0 at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County on Sunday, September 20, to register their first victory of the season. …
… Last season’s silver medallists Ulinzi Starlets launched their campaign with a convincing 2-0 win against Gideon Starlets at Raila Odinga Stadium, Homabay County. …
Raila Odinga Stadium, formerly known as Talanta Stadium. [Courtesy, Ministry of Sports] Kenya's quest for new quality stadiums across the country has been long overdue. …
Raila Odinga International Stadium, formerly Talanta Stadium. [Courtesy, Ministry of Sports] On a typical Sunday afternoon in Kenya, local entertainment joints are decorated by many passionate football fans, donning their team jerseys and watching their favourite European teams. …
… Principal Secretary in the State Department for Sports, Elijah Mwangi, says work is progressing well at the facilities earmarked to host matches — including the Raila Odinga International Stadium and Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani — and that a recent inspection by the …
… With the action done and dusted in the Central Region, the Safaricom Chapa Dimba regional finals now head to the Nyanza Region, with Homa Bay County set to host the next leg at Raila Odinga Stadium on Saturday, 12 September, and Sunday, 13 September.
CAF inspection team in Nairobi to assess AFCON facilities By Jackson Kilonzi August 28, 2026 07:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium at the Talanta Sports …
… ion led by the Head of Competitions Khaled Nassar, undertaking the second inspection visit to Kenya to assess our progress and readiness towards hosting the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027,” Mvurya said.The inspection covered Raila Odinga International Stadium …
… l be mobilising on a whole-of-government approach to bring on board ministries and agencies of government that have a role to play in making AFCON a very successful and memorable event for Kenya.” On infrastructure, Mvurya said the 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium …
… Mvurya said the 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City had reached 94 per cent completion as of last week, with the main pitch already laid.Two remaining training facilities were reported to be 50 per cent and 40 per cent complete, while the Gover …
Ulinzi Starlets head coach Collins Ochieng believes his side can win the FKF Women's Premier League title this season after defeating Gideon Starlets 2-0 at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County on Sunday, with goals from Sharline Nambengele and Siliya Rasoha in the 60th and 62nd minutes.
Ulinzi Starlets head coach Collins Ochieng believes his side can win the FKF Women's Premier League title this season after defeating Gideon Starlets 2-0 at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County on Sunday, with goals from Sharline Nambengele and Siliya Rasoha in the 60th and 62nd minutes.
Reigning FKF Women's Premier League champions Kenya Police Bullets FC defeated Bungoma Queens 6-0 in the opening weekend of the 2026-2027 season, with new signing Airin Madalina scoring twice and Faith Mboya also netting twice. In other action, newly promoted Mathare United Women's FC defeated former champions Vihiga Queens 3-1 in their first top-flight match.
Kenya is pursuing the construction of new quality stadiums across the country, with President Ruto's administration making a commitment to 32 stadiums as part of long-overdue infrastructure development.
Kenya's preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania are progressing well, according to the Principal Secretary for Sports. A recent CAF inspection of stadium facilities including Raila Odinga International Stadium and Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, returned encouraging results.
St Joseph Starlets claimed the girls' crown at the fifth edition of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Central Region, defeating Barcelona Rising Starlets 5-1 to end a five-season wait for the regional title. LYSA retained the Central regional title for boys.
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.
A Confederation of African Football inspection delegation led by Head of Competitions Khaled Nassar completed a second assessment of Kenya's preparations to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, evaluating stadiums, training facilities, and supporting infrastructure in Nairobi.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has called on the Football Kenya Federation and Harambee Stars technical team to develop a preparation roadmap aimed at winning the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will host, rather than simply staging a successful tournament.
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.
The Pamoja AFCON 2027 Joint Local Organising Committee Chairman Nicholas Musonye said hosting the tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania will leave Kenya with improved sporting facilities, tourism opportunities, and trade benefits across the region.
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has assured Kenyans that the government is mobilising resources to assemble a competitive Harambee Stars squad capable of claiming a historic first-ever continental title at next year's Africa Cup of Nations, with the Raila Odinga International Stadium at 94% completion as of August 2026.
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya says the 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports Complex is 94% complete and will be ready for use in November, potentially hosting test matches before year-end ahead of next year's AFCON tournament.
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.
The Ministry of Sports has instructed the Football Kenya Federation to accelerate preparations for the Harambee Stars ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi stressed that the team's on-pitch performance must match the world-class stadium infrastructure being built, and noted that player welfare and motivation frameworks are already in place.
St Mary's School Yala defeated Kisumu Boys High School 1-0 in the boys' final, while Nyakach Girls beat St Mary's Lwak Girls 1-0 in the girls' final at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay on Saturday. Both champions will represent Nyanza at the KSSSA national finals later this month.
St Mary's School Yala beat Maseno School 1-0 in a semifinal to reach the 2026 Nyanza Region Secondary School football boys final, where they will face Kisumu Boys on Saturday at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay. The two teams drew 0-0 in their preliminary round group final and previously met in the regional semifinals, with Kisumu Boys winning on penalties.
St Mary's School Yala rallied from a goal down to draw 1-1 with hosts Our Lady of Mercy Ringa Boys in a Group B match at Raila Odinga Stadium. The result leaves both teams on one point each, with Kisumu Boys leading the group on three points.
The 2026 Nyanza Region Secondary School Term Two Games begin Wednesday in Homa Bay, with defending champions Agai High School disqualified following a successful appeal by Kisumu Boys, who will now compete for the regional title.
With Kenya hosting Africa's biggest football tournament in June 2027, Football Kenya Federation coach Benni McCarthy is identifying diaspora players with Kenyan heritage to strengthen the Harambee Stars, including Real Sociedad winger Job Ochieng who made his LaLiga debut in February 2026.
The 2025/26 FKF National Super League season ended with Migori Youth as champions, securing promotion alongside 3K FC and Mombasa United to the FKF Premier League. MCF FC, Vihiga United, and Mwatate United were relegated to the FKF Division One league.
Elias Makori, a veteran journalist and former Head of Media Operations for the African Nations Championship 2025, has announced he is stepping away from any involvement in the preparations and delivery of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, citing his experience from the previous championship.
Kisumu Allstars, Darajani Gogo and MCF face a final-day showdown in the National Super League this Saturday, with one relegation slot remaining and only two points separating the three clubs.
Four clubs—Migori Youth (77 points), 3K FC (73), Mombasa United (72), and Equity Bank (71)—battle for three promotion spots to the SportPesa Premier League with only two matches remaining in the 2025/26 season. Migori Youth, seeking their first-ever top-flight promotion, face Equity Bank in a decisive fixture at Green Stadium.
The Sports Disputes Tribunal has temporarily suspended the Kenya Premier League match between Gor Mahia and Mara Sugar over a dispute about the match venue, with a hearing scheduled for May 26.
Kenya's Sports State Department principal secretary told Parliament that an additional Ksh.11.02 billion in Exchequer support is required to complete earmarked stadiums for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and safeguard Kenya's hosting rights. The total contractual cost of stadium projects is Ksh.15.11 billion, of which only Ksh.3.74 billion has been paid so far.
Kenya requires an additional Sh11.02 billion from the Exchequer to complete stadiums for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which it will co-host with neighboring East African countries. The total contractual cost for AFCON stadium projects is Sh15.11 billion, but only Sh3.74 billion has been paid, raising concerns over Kenya's preparedness.
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya confirmed on Friday that the Raila Odinga International Stadium is 91% complete and on track to meet international standards for AFCON 2027, with grass seeds planted on the playing surface and the pitch expected to be match-ready in two or three months.
Kenya's Local Organising Committee is prioritising security ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the Sports Principal Secretary presiding over a two-day CAF and LOC Security Workshop at Kasarani Stadium that brought together security leaders, the Football Kenya Federation, and the Ministry of Sports.
President Ruto called on Africa to position sports at the centre of economic transformation, positioning the continent's young population as a historic opportunity to build profitable sports industries that create wealth and jobs. At a University of Nairobi dialogue attended by French, Botswana, and Senegal leaders, Ruto said Africa must invest in African-owned sports enterprises and warned the continent risks being left behind if it remains on the margins of the global sports industry.