Confederation of African Football (CAF) Head of TV and Broadcasting (Commercial) and Communications Director Luxolo September has urged Kenyans to remain confident in the country's ability to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSeptember's remarks come amid reports that CAF could consider alternative hosts for the tournament over concerns about the pace of infrastructure development in the three East African countries.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036267##Responding to a post on X (formerly Twitter), the South African called on Kenyans, including members of the media, to share CAF President Patrice Motsepe's confidence in the region's ability to deliver a successful competition.“Have more confidence in your country. CAF President believes in East Africa and in Kenya. Kenyans must also believe in Kenya, including media in Kenya,” September wrote.Fans force Gor Mahia to change kick off time in Saturday's clash against BandariFrench publication Le Monde reported in September that CAF had approached potential alternative hosts, including Morocco, Algeria and South Africa, amid concerns over delays in preparations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. However, CAF has not announced any change to the hosting arrangements.Motsepe has maintained that the tournament will take place in East Africa, despite acknowledging the challenges facing the co-hosts.Agnes Ngetich smashes Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon course record as Kenyan men dominateSpeaking at a CAF Strategy Conference in Cape Verde last week, the CAF President reaffirmed his commitment to the three countries, expressing confidence that they would deliver a successful tournament.“We will be going to Pamoja. We will be going to Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. We are going to have the most successful AFCON,” said Motsepe.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036278##He also pointed to his recent meetings with Kenyan President William Ruto and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan as evidence of their commitment to the project.“Are there challenges? There will always be challenges. That is why I went there to meet with the heads of state. I had a wonderful meeting with President Ruto; deep commitment.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036251##Wonderful meeting with Madam Samia Suluhu, deep commitment. I was going to meet with President Museveni, and I had forgotten that there is a law: if you go to Uganda, you cannot go to America for 21 days.”The 2027 AFCON is scheduled to run from June 19 to July 17, with the three countries preparing to stage the 24-team competition.Harambee Stars legend's son explains why he chose rugby over footballIn Kenya, preparations include the construction of the 60,000-seater Talanta Sports City Stadium, also known as Raila Odinga International Stadium, and renovations at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. Uganda is working on facilities including Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, while Tanzania's preparations include the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam and other supporting venues.China show Kenya no mercy in FIFA U17 Women's World Cup openerCAF's inspections have focused on stadium readiness and supporting infrastructure, with the three countries under pressure to complete the necessary work before the tournament begins.