Wallace Karia: AFCON 2027 is a legacy to all the East African countries
Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) president Karia Wallace is humbled that East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda) are getting closer to hosting...
Kenya players demand talks over unpaid allowances and travel concerns
The Kenya national team, Harambee Stars, have reportedly refused to train ahead of Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Eritrea, with...
Who are the new head coaches as Africa begins journey to Afcon 2027 Pamoja
The road to the 2027 Pamoja TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations officially kicks on Thursday with 48 nations starting their quest to Kenya,...
‘Nobody works for free' - McCarthy fumes at Kenya FA for salary delay and no visa
Kenya national team coach Benni McCarthy has come out to reveal two key issues that could derail his job as the head of the Harambee Stars ahead of...
Harambee Stars payment and work permit issues are being addressed – Kenya FA
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) says it is working with the government to resolve outstanding player payments and the work permit status of...
Benni McCarthy says Kenya face ‘difficult' Africa Cup of Nations qualifying challenge
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy says his side will face a “difficult” route through the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, despite already...
Unpaid allowances, work permit issues: McCarthy lifts lid on Harambee Stars woes ahead of AFCON qualifier
Fresh turmoil surrounds Harambee Stars' preparations for Saturdays 2027 AFCON qualifier against Eritrea after head coach Benni McCarthy revealed a...
Unpaid allowances, work permit issues: McCarthy lifts lid on Harambee Stars turmoil ahead of AFCON qualifier
Fresh turmoil surrounds Harambee Stars' preparations for Saturdays 2027 AFCON qualifier against Eritrea after head coach Benni McCarthy revealed a...
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers: Five young players ready to make their mark
The Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign begins on Thursday, with 48 teams competing for places at the finals in Kenya, Tanzania and...
Uganda: Museveni Orders Faster Afcon 2027 Preparations, Pushes for Single East African Visa
[Nile Post] President Museveni has directed government agencies to accelerate preparations for Uganda's co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of...
Benni McCarthy explains why he leaves Kenya after every Harambee Stars camp
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy says he leaves Kenya after every national team camp because he and his foreign technical staff have been...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Kenya host Eritrea in Group D opener
Kenya will begin their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign when they host Eritrea at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Saturday, September 26....
AFCON 2026 Qualifiers: Kenya players boycott training before Eritrea game
Pitso Mosimane has begun work with South Africa’s national team after returning to take charge of Bafana Bafana. The experienced coach marked the...
Benni McCarthy and foreign technical staff still waiting for Kenya work permits
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy and members of his foreign technical staff are still without work permits more than a year after their...
Kenyan officials appointed for Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a Kenyan refereeing team for Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against...
Kenya's Harambee Stars boycott training over unpaid bonuses before Eritrea qualifier
Kenya's Harambee Stars and their technical staff have refused to train just days before their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against...
Five key fixtures to watch as 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying begins
The race for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations begins on Thursday, 24 September, with 48 teams competing across six rounds of matches for places at...
Peter Waweru to referee Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola
Kenyan referee Peter Waweru has been appointed to take charge of Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Angola, according to Daily...
2027 AFCON qualifier: Kenya players, coaches boycott training over unpaid allowances
Kenya’s national team players and technical staff have reportedly refused to train ahead of Saturday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against...
Ivory Coast coach Herve Renard gets full house ahead of Ghana showdown
Ivory Coast coach Herve Renard now has full squad ahead of the blockbuster 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Ghana.The Elephants...
Afcon Pamoja 2027: Focus turns to qualifiers as road to East Africa begins
The long-awaited journey to the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Pamoja begins as nations seek qualification for the first ever tournament...
Ghana cannot afford another AFCON qualification failure- Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz says Ghana’s immediate priority is to secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers: Ivory Coast and Ghana headline opening round
The Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign begins this week, with the first round of matches taking place from Thursday to Saturday as...
2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers: Cote d'Ivoire face Ghana as first round begins
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign begins this week, with the opening round taking place from Thursday to Saturday as teams start...
ROAD to AFCON 2027: TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 Qualifiers take centre stage as Matchdays 1 and 2 kick-off
Forty-eight African Nations will continue the long and exciting journey to the Finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”)...
Ruto assures Motsepe of Kenya’s readiness for AFCON 2027
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to hosting a successful 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as preparations continue for the tournament. President...
Transport sector gears up for Afcon 2027 windfall final
As Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda prepare to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), the transport sector is positioning itself to benefit from...
SuperSport faces losing 2027 Africa Cup of Nations broadcast rights
SuperSport could miss out on the rights to broadcast the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with two European companies understood to be leading the race...
CAF Rules Out AFCON 2027 Delay Despite Readiness Concerns
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has ruled out postponing or relocating the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite admitting that preparations need to...
'Delight but a blow' - Matt Taylor on Vincent Harper and Ed James' international call-ups
Harper has been called up by Kenya for their AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Eritrea and Guinea while James has been called up by Wales U21 for their...
CAF sounds out Morocco and two other countries over 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco is among three countries reportedly contacted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a contingency option for hosting the 2027...
Eritrea to tighten player monitoring for AFCON qualifiers – Report
Eritrea’s football federation is expected to increase monitoring of its players during upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Kenya...
Kenya sports chief vows Afcon 2027 preparations will be completed on time
Kenya’s Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has assured Caf and the public that preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be completed...
Motsepe urges Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to step up Afcon 2027 preparations
Caf president Patrice Motsepe has called on Afcon 2027 co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to develop a “heightened sense of urgency” as...
Kenyan President Ruto meets Motsepe as AFCON preparations continue
Kenyan President William Ruto has met Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe in Nairobi as preparations continue for the...
Motsepe checks Afcon 2027 preparations during visits to Tanzania and Kenya
Caf president Patrice Motsepe has visited Tanzania and Kenya to assess preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be hosted by...
Uganda Hippos eye semifinal slot as they face Sudan
Today’s Fixtures Kenya vs South Sudan – 2PMSudan vs Uganda – 5PMEthiopia vs Tanzania- 8PM Uganda U20 Men’s National Football Team, the Hippos will...
Ruto assures CAF chief Motsepe of Kenya’s commitment to AFCON 2027
Kenyan President William Ruto has pledged his government’s commitment to delivering a successful 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after meeting...
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying: decisive matches to watch in Mali
The Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign is entering a phase where the pressure will vary sharply from group to group. Nine groups offer two...
2027 AFCON: Motsepe outlines new plans for opening ceremony
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda could each have a role in hosting the opening ceremony of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, CAF president Patrice Motsepe...
Motsepe inspects Kenya’s AFCON 2027 preparations as deadline approaches
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has visited Nairobi to assess Kenya’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with stadium infrastructure...
New York Red Bull midfielder Ronald Donkor earns maiden Ghana call up ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers
New York Red Bull midfielder has received his maiden Black Stars call-up ahead of Ghana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and...
Africa: CAF President Motsepe Admits 2027 Afcon Preparations Are Lagging Behind
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, September 18, 2026 - Confederation of Africa Football (Caf) boss Patrice Motsepe admits preparations for next year's...
New York Red Bull midfielder Ronald Donkor earns maiden Ghana call up ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifier
New York Red Bull midfielder has received his maiden Black Stars call-up ahead of Ghana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and...
Africa: Olunga Leads Kenya Squad As Mccarthy Makes Final Choices for Afcon 2027 Qualifiers
[CAF] Kenya coach Benni McCarthy has named his final squad for the opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Eritrea...
Gor Mahia open internal probe after heavy Pyramids defeat
Gor Mahia have opened an internal investigation following their heavy CAF Champions League defeat by Egyptian side Pyramids FC, with the Kenyan...
CAF President Patrice Motsepe hails Kurt Okrakuâs commitment to AFCON 2027 preparations
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has publicly praised Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku for his commitment to the Africa Cup of Nations...
Motsepe backs East Africa to deliver the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has once again backed Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania to deliver the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, but warned the hosts that...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Guinea coach Paulo Duarte raises visa concerns ahead of South Africa tie
Guinea coach Paulo Duarte says his side are facing major visa and travel-document problems ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier...
CAF president Patrice Motsepe arrives in Kenya to assess AFCON 2027 preparations
CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe has arrived in Nairobi as part of his tour of the three countries co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations....
CAF president in Nairobi as Pamoja 2027 preparations intensify
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has insisted the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be staged in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, despite concerns over...
Motsepe insists East Africa will host 2027 Afcon despite concerns
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has insisted the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be staged in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, despite concerns over...
Morocco’s AFCON 2025 Generated US$1.8 Billion Economic Impact – Motsepe
Morocco’s hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations generated an estimated US$1.8 billion in economic impact for the country, according to CAF...
2025 AFCON generated $1.8bn economic impact for Morocco, Motsepe reveals
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe says Morocco’s hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations generated an estimated US$1.8 billion in...
Motsepe backs Tanzania to host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
Patrice Motsepe has rejected suggestions that Tanzania could be replaced as one of the hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting the...
Africa Cup of Nations 2027: CAF rules out ‘Plan B' despite ‘major emergency' warning
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has ruled out relocating the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, despite acknowledging that some areas of preparation in...
Motsepe confident East Africa will host AFCON 2027 as planned
Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), said he remains confident Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will successfully...
AFCON U20 CECAFA Quallifiers: Burundi secure semifinal slot after win over Kenya
Burundi became the first team to book a place into the semifinals of the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers after defeating...
Benni McCarthy drops Ian Otieno from Kenya's final AFCON qualifying squad
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has left Richards Bay goalkeeper Ian Otieno out of Kenya's final squad for this month's 2027 Africa Cup of...
AFCON 2027: CAF chief praises progress in Tanzania and Kenya
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says he is confident Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda will successfully host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, after...
CAF boss Patrice Motsepe insists there is no Plan B for 2027 AFCON
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has insisted there is no alternative plan to move the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations away from Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda...
Patrice Motsepe confident of joint visa deal for AFCON 2027
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Dr Patrice Motsepe says he is confident Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda will agree on a joint visa...
Motsepe hits back at âmisinformationâ over AFCON 2027 preparations
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has criticised what he described as “misinformation†surrounding preparations for the 2027...
Motsepe rules out Tanzania being replaced as 2027 AFCON co-host
CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe has ruled out any possibility of Tanzania being replaced as one of the hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...
Motsepe: AFCON 2027 opening match venue yet to be decided
CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe says no decision has yet been made on which of the three host nations will stage the opening match of the 2027...
Motsepe: Afcon 2027 will stay in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has dismissed reports that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) could be moved...
CAF boss Motsepe confident joint visa arrangement will be in place for AFCON 2027
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe says he is confident that a joint visa arrangement will be introduced for supporters travelling between Tanzania,...
AFCON 2027: Opening match host still undecided – CAF president Patrice Motsepe
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe says no decision has yet been made on which of the three host nations will stage the opening match of the 2027...
Patrice Motsepe postpones Uganda visit over quarantine concerns as CAF chief heads to Kenya
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe says he will travel to Kenya later on Thursday as part of his engagements with football and political leaders in...
CAF boss Motsepe calls for close cooperation between AFCON 2027 host nations
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe says Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda must work closely with their governments, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and...
Motsepe says Tanzania holds ‘special place' as East Africa prepares for Afcon 2027
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says Tanzania occupies a “special place” in African football as the country prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup...
Kenya name squad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Eritrea and Guinea
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has named his squad for the opening Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers against Eritrea and Guinea. The...
Tanzania/Kenya: CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe to Visit Tanzania and Kenya On Thursday and Friday As Part of TotalEnergies CAF Afcon 2027 Preparations
[CAF] The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF"), Dr Patrice Motsepe, will undertake an important two-day visit to Tanzania...
Kenya: Tusker Believes Playing Continental Club Football Is Important for Kenya's TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Ambitions
[CAF] Tusker FC captain Abud Omar and coach Julien Mette believe the club's progression to the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation...
South Africa/Kenya: Afcon 2027 Qualifiers - Moriba Returns As Guinea Name Squad for South Africa and Kenya
[CAF] Guinea coach Paulo Duarte has named a 25-man squad for the opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against South...
Gor Mahia launch discounted season tickets for 2026/27 campaign
Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia have introduced season tickets for the 2026/27 campaign, with supporters being offered discounted access...
CECAFA U-20 qualifiers: Ethiopia and Kenya begin AFCON campaigns
Ethiopia and Kenya will begin their campaigns in the Zonal TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations CECAFA qualifiers on Thursday, with three...
Guinea name squad for South Africa and Kenya Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Guinea head coach Paulo Duarte has selected his squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa and Kenya, with Borussia...
McCarthy trims overseas stars as Olunga, Job headline final AFCON qualifiers squad
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has trimmed down his provisional roster to a streamlined 24-man squad as Kenya prepares to kick off its...
Guinea include Serhou Guirassy and returning Ilaix Moriba in Africa Cup of Nations squad
Guinea have announced their squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa and Kenya, with Serhou Guirassy included and...
Kurt E. S. Okraku joins Patrice Motsepe for Tanzania inspection ahead of 2027 AFCON
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku will accompany CAF President Patrice Motsepe on an official visit to Tanzania on Thursday as...
AFCON 2027: Black Stars must start qualifiers strongly - GFA
Ghana must make a strong start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, says Ghana Football Association communications director...
Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor fumes over costly errors as club suffer early CAF Champions League elimination
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor has expressed his disappointment with his team's costly individual errors following their heavy 5-1...
Nairobi bids to bring World Athletics Championships to Africa for first time in 2029
Nairobi hopes to make history by hosting the World Athletics Championships in 2029, with World Athletics set to announce its decision in September...
Charles Kwablan Akonnor fumes over costly errors as Gor Mahia suffer early CAF Champions League elimination Â
Gor Mahia head coach CK Akonnor has expressed his disappointment with his team’s costly individual errors following their heavy 5-1...
PAMOJA AFCON 2027: One visa planned for fans travelling across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
Football fans attending PAMOJA AFCON 2027 will be able to travel between Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania using a single visa, according to Local...
Egypt drawn with Morocco and Gambia in African Men's Volleyball Championship
Egypt have been drawn in Group B alongside Morocco and Gambia for the African Men's Volleyball Championship in Tunisia. The tournament will be held...
CAF Champions League prelims: Akonnor blames costly errors as Gor Mahia suffer heavy Pyramids defeat
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has criticised his players for a series of individual mistakes after their heavy aggregate 5-1 defeat by...