AFCON 2027 Is Bigger Than Football — And Kenya’s Stadiums Must Prove It

As Kenya prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations together with Uganda and Tanzania, attention has largely focused on infrastructure — Nyayo National Stadium, Kasarani, Raila Amolo Odinga Talanta Stadium, and regional venues earmarked for upgrades. But bricks and seats alone will not secure AFCON. Our greatest test lies in how we manage football crowds at home.