Sports minister announces Kenya has met CAF financial obligationds for hosting of AFCON 2027

Sports minister announces Kenya has met CAF financial obligationds for hosting of AFCON 2027

Following the CAF inspection report, Mvurya further reported that Kenya will be embarking on accelerated implementation of all infrastructure and operational compliance requirements

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Australia, India and Malawi to play Kenya in leg of Fifa Women’s Series four-nation tournament

Australia, India and Malawi to play Kenya in leg of Fifa Women’s Series four-nation tournament

Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya said the competition will feature Kenya’s Harambee Starlets alongside Australia, India and Malawi.

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Expansion, investment and reform: FIFA’s decade of transformation includes VAR and increase of World Cup teams to 48

Expansion, investment and reform: FIFA’s decade of transformation includes VAR and increase of World Cup teams to 48

According to FIFA, the FIFA Forward programme has contributed over $5 billion to football development since 2016 – a sevenfold increase compared to the pre-2016 period.

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Kenya women’s national team coach Beldine Odemba tweaks squad as she names 23 players for Algeria friendlies

Kenya women’s national team coach Beldine Odemba tweaks squad as she names 23 players for Algeria friendlies

The friendlies come days after the Starlets sealed a 4-1 aggregate victory over Gambia in the second round of the WAFCON qualifiers. The result confirmed Kenya’s return to the continental stage for only the second time in history after their debut in 2016.

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Minister: Kenya’s Talanta Sports City Stadium that will host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is 66 per cent ready

Minister: Kenya’s Talanta Sports City Stadium that will host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is 66 per cent ready

During the inspection, the cabinet secretary said contractors had already commenced external works, including painting and structural finishes, while interior installations were ongoing. Once completed, the stadium will feature 54 skyboxes and will host both football and rugby events

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CAF, Puma unveil official match ball for AFCON Morocco 2025 set for December 21

CAF, Puma unveil official match ball for AFCON Morocco 2025 set for December 21

The unique design also features “flow of movement” patterns that capture the distinctive rhythm and dynamic playing style of African football. The ball’s red and green colour palette expresses passion, hope and pride while also paying homage to Morocco’s national identity.

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Kenya women’s national football team gears up for Africa Cup of Nations qualification

Kenya women’s national football team gears up for Africa Cup of Nations qualification

The squad reported to training camp this week as preparations intensify for the decisive fixtures. Kenya is aiming to make a return to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since their debut appearance in 2016.

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