The Confederation of African Football has issued a firm directive to Kenya, urging the country to confirm its commitment to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations by paying a $30 million hosting fee.
The warning raises fresh uncertainty over Kenya’s role in the tournament, with CAF making it clear that failure to meet the financial requirement could jeopardize the nation’s hosting rights and disrupt broader tournament preparations.
Kenya is part of a historic joint bid alongside regional partners to stage the continental showpiece. However, CAF’s latest stance signals a stricter approach to ensuring host nations meet key financial and organizational obligations well ahead of time.
Speaking on the development, Kenya’s Sports Principal Secretary, Elijah Mwangi, confirmed the directive, acknowledging the urgency of the situation and the need for swift action to secure the country’s place in the hosting arrangement.
With timelines tightening, attention now turns to how quickly Kenya can meet CAF’s demand and safeguard its role in delivering what promises to be a landmark AFCON tournament.
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