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There's no turning back, just smile...AFCON 2027 is coming

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The Talanta Stadium, Raila Amollo Odinga Stadium along Ngong Road, Nairobi [Talanta City Stadium, Facebook]

The Government of Kenya has officially remitted the long-overdue $30 million (Sh3.9 billion) 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) hosting fee to the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

This sets the stage for the joint hosting of the continental showpiece by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

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