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Topic: Afcon

Afcon dream: Kenyan football feeling heat of stadium closure

By Washington Onyango   2026-02-13 21:00:15

Kenyan football faces uncertainty after the government closed the Moi International Sports Centre for renovations ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

AFCON 2027 will not be postponed or moved from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania - Motsepe

By Robert Abong'o   2026-02-13 19:31:25

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has moved to quell speculation surrounding hosting of the 2027 AFCON, confirming Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania remain the hosts

LOC warns of disruptions as Kasarani and Nyayo closed for AFCON 2027

By Stafford Ondego   2026-02-11 15:10:06

LOC chairperson Nicholas Musonye has cautioned football fans to expect inconveniences in league fixtures as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 AFCON.

Afcon champions Senegal slapped with Sh77 million fine after chaotic scenes

By Washington Onyango   2026-01-29 18:31:24

Two Senegal players, Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr, were each handed two-match bans for their behaviour towards the referee.

CAF team set to inspect stadiums in Kenya ahead of next year's Afcon

By Frankline Kipruto   2026-01-28 18:02:54

Kenya has taken another important step in preparation for the 2027 Afcon after the government announced plans to invite a high-level Confederation of African Football

Ronaldo, Al-Nassr teammates give Sadio Mane hero's welcome after AFCON triumph

By Tania Omusale   2026-01-25 11:46:23

Ronaldo stood next to Mané as the moment unfolded, cutting the cake before serving it to him, in a show of unity.