Kenya are set to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania under the "Pamoja Bid".
A delegation of CAF officials embarked on an inspection tour of the facilities to be used for the AFCON tournament in Kenya and have issued a three-month deadline to resolve safety protocols, crowd management systems and the quality of the playing pitches.
According to Nation, concerns are centred on the structural integrity and operational capacity of Kenya's main stadiums [Kasarani and the Nyayo National Stadium].
The country was also directed to install the Venue Operations Centre (COV) within three months to accommodate all safety and security representatives while all infrastructure must be ready six months before kick-off.
Failure to address these concerns timeously may lead to Kenya potentially forfeiting some matches to their co-hosting nations.
Kenyan football is the country's most popular sport, but attendance is highly inconsistent, with strong turnouts only for major fixtures while routine league matches attract limited crowds.
CAF acting secretary general Samson Adamu has urged East Africa to shift its mindset as it steps up preparations for the 2027 AFCON, cautioning against drawing comparisons with CHAN.
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, is set to visit Rabat this Thursday as part of ongoing efforts to address recent developments in African football after his visit in Senegal.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has expressed gratitude to outgoing General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba, who has stepped down after more than five years in the position.
