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CAF General Secretary Samson Adamu arrives in Kenya to assess AFCON 2027 preps

The recently confirmed CAF Gen Sec later met with the Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya in his office at the Talanta Plaza. The post CAF General Secretary Samson Adamu arrives in Kenya to assess AFCON 2027 preps appeared first on KBC Digital .

CAF General Secretary Samson Adamu arrives in Kenya to assess AFCON 2027 preps

CAF General Secretary Samson Adamu has journeyed to Kenya to evaluate the nation's preparations for hosting the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027. Accompanied by his colleagues from Tanzania and Uganda, Adamu met with Sports PS Elijah Mwangi at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani. The center is currently undergoing renovations and houses the 60,000-seater Raila International Stadium.

Following his site visit, Adamu met with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya at Talanta Plaza Plaza. This visit arrives just two months prior to the official opening of the Raila International Stadium, scheduled for January 5th, 2027, with a friendly match between Ajax Amsterdam from the Netherlands and FC Bayern Munich from Germany.

The AFCON finals, to be held from June 19th to July 17th, 2027, will be a shared event between Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

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