CAN 2027: FKF president responds to postponement rumors

Africa 13 February 2026 at 04:09

Nafongo TRAORE

News Editor

Amid swirling rumors about a possible postponement of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, the president of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has broken his silence to set the record straight and reassure everyone involved.

"To avoid any ambiguity, Kenya is ready to host CAN 2027 alongside Uganda and Tanzania," Hussein Mohammed posted on his social media, sharing images of several stadiums.

This statement comes as the Confederation of African Football has dispatched an inspection mission to the three host countries—Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. In recent weeks, African media outlets have been rife with speculation about a potential delay to the tournament, citing concerns that the host nations might not complete their infrastructure projects on time.

The CAF technical experts' evaluation mission is set to conclude on February 17, after which the organization is expected to make an official announcement on the matter.