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CAF president confident that AFCON 2027 won't be moved from Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda

Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of ⁠African Football (CAF), said he remains confident Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will ‌successfully host the 2027 Africa Cup ‌of Nations, dismissing suggestions the ‌tournament could be moved elsewhere.

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Kenya invites private sector to invest in opportunities around 2027 AFCON

The Kenyan government has urged the corporate sector to strategically invest in multiple commercial opportunities around the PAMOJA 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as part of establishing a firm foundation for a progressive sports ecosystem whose benefits will go beyond the tournament.

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Julien Mette rallies Tusker to defeat Al Ahli in CAF Confederation Cup return leg

Kenyan Premier League side Tusker FC have the opportunity to progress to the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round when they host Sudanese outfit Al Ahli Wad Madani at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday.

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Akonnor urges discipline as Gor Mahia face Pyramids in CAF Champions League test

Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia under Ghana coach Charles Akonnor will be making their return to the CAF Champions League campaign when they take on Egyptian outfit Pyramids FC at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, September 6th.

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Olunga returns as Benni McCarthy unveils Kenya squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers

Kenya national team coach Benni McCarthy has unveiled his provisional squad ahead of their opening back-to-back fixtures in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, against Eritrea and Guinea in September.

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South Africa finally appoint a new coach as 2027 AFCON qualifiers loom

South Africa have appointed Pitso Mosimane for a third spell in charge of the national team just three weeks before they start their bid for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

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Uncertainty rocks Kenyan Premier League as High Court halts Saturday kick-off date

After two months of pre-season and clubs strengthening their squad, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League will not kick off as planned after the High Court at Milimani declined the Federation’s urgent application seeking to lift orders blocking the 2026/27 league’s commencement on Saturday.

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CAF and host nations review readiness for AFCON 2027 in East Africa

Kenya has continued to reaffirm its readiness and commitment to successfully deliver its obligations as a host nation for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, as preparations for the continental showpiece gathers momentum.