Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has formally expressed interest in hosting the 2027 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup, with plans to use the regional tournament to officially unveil the newly-constructed Talanta Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsCECAFA President Paulos Weldehaimanot Andemariam confirmed that discussions are ongoing with FKF over the possibility of Kenya staging the competition.He revealed that the federation intends to use the tournament to launch one of its new stadiums.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868175##Although he did not name the venue, the stadium in question is understood to be Talanta Stadium, also known as Raila Odinga Stadium, which is currently under construction and is expected to be completed before the end of the year."Kenya has already requested us to host the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup, which they also want to use to launch one of their new stadiums," said the CECAFA boss.The CECAFA boss reiterated the regional body's commitment to reviving the Senior Challenge Cup, describing it as the flagship national team competition in the region."We need to bring back the Senior Challenge Cup and also find sponsors for the competition," he added.OFFICIAL: AFC Leopards sign Harambee Stars goalkeeperAndemariam noted that the tournament has not been held in recent years due to the increasingly congested domestic and international football calendarsKenya last hosted the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in 2017, with matches played in Machakos, Kakamega and Kisumu between 3-17 December.##NAJAVA_MECA_9867709##Harambee Stars crowned a successful campaign by defeating Zanzibar 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw following extra time in the final at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.Goalkeeper Patrick Matasi emerged as the hero, saving three penalties as Kenya claimed a record-extending 13th CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup title under then head coach Paul Put. Kenya had initially been awarded the hosting rights for the 2018 edition but later withdrew because of financial constraints, leading to the tournament's cancellation.The last completed CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup was staged in Uganda from 7-19 December, 2019.Court slaps Shabana with Ksh2.2 million fineUganda retained the title with a 3-0 victory over Eritrea in the final at StarTimes Stadium in Lugogo, Kampala, courtesy of goals from Bright Anukani, Mustafa Kizza and Joel Madondo, securing a record 15th regional crown.The CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup is the oldest regional national team tournament in Africa.Organized by the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations, the competition traces its roots to the Gossage Cup, first played in 1926, before evolving into the Challenge Cup in 1967 and later becoming the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in its current format.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868360##