FIFA President Gianni Infantino Left Impressed By Talanta Sports City Progression ahead of AFCON 2027 [VIDEO]

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited Talanta Sports City at Jamhuri Grounds, Nairobi last Saturday.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has expressed his admiration for the progress being made at the ambitious Talanta Sports City project, describing it as a game-changing investment for East African football in the run-up to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Infantino, who is in Kenya following the conclusion of the CHAN 2024 tournament co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, visited the construction site of the new state-of-the-art facility and praised the pace and vision behind the development.

Talanta Sports City, located in Nairobi, is expected to become the flagship stadium and sports complex in Kenya. The facility is designed to include:

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A modern 60,000-seater stadium that will meet FIFA and CAF standards, three additional training grounds, athletics tracks, and multipurpose sports arenas, cutting-edge facilities aimed at nurturing local talent and hosting international events.

The stadium is expected to be one of the key venues for AFCON 2027, which East Africa will host for the first time in history.

Following his tour, Infantino hailed the project as a symbol of Kenya’s commitment to raising football standards both regionally and globally.

“What I’ve seen here is very impressive,” Infantino said. “Talanta Sports City is not just a stadium; it is an investment in the future of football in Kenya and across East Africa. With projects like this, the 2027 AFCON will be unforgettable.”

The FIFA boss noted that infrastructure development is critical for the growth of football on the continent, pointing out that such projects create opportunities for players, fans, and the wider community.

Kenya’s successful co-hosting of the CHAN 2024 tournament has already showcased the region’s passion for the game, with packed stadiums and improved infrastructure. 

With work accelerating on the stadium and government pledges to complete it well ahead of 2027, Talanta Sports City is on course to become a sporting landmark for Kenya.