Kenya’s plans to host matches at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations have come under renewed pressure after the latest Confederation of African Football (CAF) inspection revealed that several key preparations have not progressed as expected.

Kenya is set to co-host the tournament with Uganda and Tanzania, with the three East African countries scheduled to stage the competition from June 19 to July 17, 2027. CAF has set January 2027 as the deadline for venues to be fully operational.

The latest CAF inspection took place in Kenya between August 26 and 28, with officials assessing stadiums, training grounds and other facilities linked to the tournament.

The inspection has highlighted a significant gap between the work expected by CAF and what has actually been completed.

According to the Nation report, the CAF delegation found that only about 10 percent of the work requested at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani had been completed since its previous inspection in February. The slow pace of renovation at Kasarani was identified as one of the biggest concerns.

The situation at some proposed training facilities was also worrying. CAF officials reportedly did not visit several of the sites after learning that little or no progress had been made since the previous inspection.

Among the facilities mentioned are Nyayo National Stadium, the Kenya Academy of Sports training grounds, Kenya Utalii Sports Ground and Kirigiti Stadium in Kiambu.

Talanta Sports City, however, presented a different picture.

The new stadium, officially known as Raila Odinga International Stadium, received a much more positive assessment from the CAF delegation. The facility reportedly scored 80 percent during the inspection, although CAF still made recommendations for improvements before it can fully meet tournament requirements.

The contrast between Talanta and Kasarani has put Kenya's preparations under a sharper spotlight. Earlier CAF assessments had already identified gaps in the country's proposed AFCON venues, with the three main Nairobi stadiums requiring further work to comply with Category 4 standards.

Kenyan officials have continued to maintain that preparations are progressing. In June, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said the government was focused on completing the infrastructure required for the tournament and that consultations and follow-up inspections with CAF were continuing.

The latest inspection now leaves Kenya with only a few months before CAF's January 2027 deadline.

With the tournament less than a year away, the country must complete the remaining stadium upgrades, improve training facilities and ensure that supporting infrastructure is ready for the continental competition.

CAF is expected to issue its assessment following the inspection, making the next decision an important one for Kenya's AFCON 2027 hosting plans.