The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee successfully concluded its meeting in Nairobi on Monday, September 16, 2024.
Chaired by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, the gathering at Kempinski Hotel brought together EXCO members from across the continent to discuss crucial developments in African football.
The focus was on preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will co-host.
Central to the meeting’s agenda was assessing the progress of infrastructure and logistical preparations for AFCON 2027. The discussions followed Dr Motsepe’s detailed inspections of key stadiums in Kenya, including Kasarani, Nyayo, and Talanta, on Sunday, September 15.
The CAF President commended the advancements made so far while pledging to closely monitor future progress to ensure the host nations meet the required standards for the prestigious event.
Dr Motsepe also expressed confidence in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and the Government of Kenya to deliver a successful tournament, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between all stakeholders.
“The relationship between Nick (FKF President) and the government is something I’m very happy about because the emphasis in every country is to work together to ensure that there is at least one stadium that is FIFA and CAF approved,” he stated.
Ruto addresses CAF EXCO members
President William Ruto also made a brief appearance at the meeting, where he addressed EXCO members about the progress made toward hosting AFCON 2027.
President Ruto reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to the successful hosting of both the 2027 AFCON and the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will co-host in 2025.
“Hosting both CHAN and AFCON are major milestones for us. I speak frequently with President Patrice Motsepe, and we discuss progress and much more. I also have conversations with President Samia [of Tanzania] and President Museveni [of Uganda], and we are all aligned to making sure both events are successful,” President Ruto remarked, signalling the strong political will behind the tournament’s preparation.
With key decisions made and milestones outlined, all eyes now turn toward the continued efforts of the host nations to ensure that AFCON 2027 is a success. This will be the first-ever AFCON and CHAN tournament hosted in East Africa, and Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda are determined to make it a memorable and world-class event for the continent and beyond.
