Hosting Cup of Nations is good for local football

Harambee Starlets Defender Phoeby Owiti playing against South Sudan in the Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifiers return leg match at the Nyayo National Stadium, Oct 23, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

News that the country intends to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside other East African countries is welcome.

The decision that was made during a recent Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto will help the national football team, Harambee Stars, rise once again to the national stage.