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FKF President Hussein Mohammed expresses confidence in Kenya’s AFCON 2027 readiness following Senegal’s win, but infrastructure challenges loom large for the East African hosts.

As Senegal lifts the trophy in Morocco, the spotlight shifts to East Africa. FKF President Hussein Mohammed has congratulated the Lions of Teranga, but his message carries a heavy undertone: the "Pamoja Bid" hosts—Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania—are next, and there is no room for failure.
Mohammed expressed confidence in the region’s readiness, citing government commitments to upgrade Kasarani, Nyayo, and the new Talanta Sports City. However, the contrast between Morocco’s world-class facilities and Kenya’s current state of infrastructure is stark. The 2025 tournament set a high bar for logistics, pitch quality, and fan experience.
Sports Permanent Secretary Mwangi has reiterated that Kenya is "on track," but skepticism remains. Construction deadlines are tight, and the history of stalled stadiums looms large. "We cannot host Africa in a construction site," warns sports pundit Carol Radull.
The celebration in Dakar is a challenge to Nairobi. The race to 2027 has officially begun.
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