Talanta Stadium Construction Makes Big Strides Ahead of AFCON 2027 [PHOTOS]

President William Ruto has shared new images showing that there are still construction works going on at Talanta Stadium as Kenya reaffirms its commitment to building world-class facilities to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The pictures, which were shared on his official social media platforms, show that the external structure of the stadium is progressing, with cranes and construction trucks being seen on the site.

The images provide a glimpse of the ambitious initiative aimed at transforming Nairobi into a sports behemoth.

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Stadium building is also part of a larger government plan to enable Kenya to meet all the Confederation of African Football (CAF) criteria for co-hosting the championship on the continent.

"Construction of Talanta Stadium is on course as we prepare to co-host AFCON 2027," Ruto stated on X.

The very modern stadium, once finished, would be a focal sports and entertainment complex in Nairobi, a symbol of Kenya's higher stakes in youth and talent development.

It has a seating capacity set at 60,000, which puts it among the largest sporting complexes in the country.

Situated beyond Dagoretti Corner along Jamhuri Grounds in Ngong Road, roughly 10 kilometres from the Central Business District of Nairobi, Talanta Stadium will be a core venue for AFCON 2027.

Tailor-made for football and rugby, it differs from the conventional multipurpose stadia that have an athletics track. Independent athletics fields are being constructed beside the stadium to accommodate track and field events.

When finished, the Talanta Stadium will join other big stadia in Kenya, including the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, that has also got a 60,000-seat capacity, as well as the 15,000-capacity Nyayo National Stadium.

The project is part of Kenya's overall preparations for the AFCON 2027, which Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania. The government promised to meet all CAF infrastructural needs before the tournament, including stadium needs, training venues, transportation infrastructure, and accommodation.

Talanta Stadium is one of a number of flagship sport centers under construction, showing that the government is striving to upgrade Kenya's sporting facilities.

The new complex will put Kenya on the map as a world-class venue for international competitions, while driving the local economy and providing opportunities for youth sports development.