Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe will travel to Nairobi on Friday, 18 September, as part of a two-day visit to Tanzania and Kenya, to assess preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMotsepe is expected to meet with the Government of Kenya and inspect facilities earmarked for the continental tournament, which Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will jointly host.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962375##His visit comes days after a CAF technical inspection team visited Nairobi to assess the country’s readiness for the tournament.The delegation, led by CAF Head of Competitions Khaled Nassar, held discussions with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, with Kenya reaffirming its commitment to meeting CAF’s requirements.The technical team inspected competition venues, training facilities and supporting infrastructure in Nairobi, before proceeding to Eldoret to assess Kipchoge Keino Stadium as a potential alternative competition venue.Gor Mahia introduce season tickets for 2026/27 seasonMotsepe’s visit will provide another opportunity for CAF and the Kenyan government to review progress, identify areas requiring attention and assess preparations against CAF’s operational and infrastructure requirements.The CAF President’s Kenya visit follows his engagement with Tanzania on Thursday, where he is scheduled to visit Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, and meet the Tanzanian government before holding a press conference.Preparations for AFCON 2027 have intensified following the successful hosting of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.Dortmund star headlines Guinea's 25-man squad to face Kenya in AFCON 2027 qualifierMvurya said the three countries had reaffirmed their commitment to delivering the continental tournament during a recent PAMOJA oversight committee meeting involving the sports ministers from the three host nations.Motsepe has previously expressed confidence in the three East African countries’ ability to stage the tournament, despite concerns raised in some quarters about preparations.“Next year, President [William] Ruto will be hosting the world and we are hosting in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda the most successful AFCON in the history of this competition,” Motsepe said.Kariobangi Sharks latest graduate reveals two lessons learnt after senior team promotion