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Mwendwa: AFCON to cost Kenya close to Sh4.1 billion

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FKF President Nick Mwendwa (left) flanked by FKF National Executive Committee members and CS Sports Ababu Namwamba. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The government has committed Sh4.15 billion (USD30 million) towards the joint-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), if their EAC Pamoja bid wins the hosting rights.

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