Raila Odinga Stadium set to host first test match in October

The Raila Odinga Stadium at the Talanta Sports City Complex will host the first match in October as part of the test events lined up ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 tournament. At 98 per cent complete, the stadium infrastructure is ready, with the 300 workers remaining on site putting in the final touches. All functions of the stadium are being tested now, including the lighting, LED screens, the lifts and the public address system. As part of the Confederation of African Football requirements, the stadium must undergo a full test a couple of times with complete international matches. The grass has grown on the turf, and from next week, Sports Kenya will embark on stitching to integrate the natural grass with artificial grass. The auxiliary pitches for training and warm-ups will also be ready, with one complete with a 1,500 sitting capacity, and the other two at 50 per cent. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya says Talanta Sports City will have its own power base station to serve the huge power demands at the facility.