FC Bayern Munich and AFC Ajax will play the ceremonial opening match
at the Raila Odinga International Stadium on Nairobi January 2027, Kenya's first
purpose-built football and rugby venue in decades.
The
60,000-capacity Talanta Stadium, a key site for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, began construction in March 2024 amid
scrutiny over its KSh 45.85 billion cost.
President Ruto announced the fixture, funded via private partnerships, with tickets on sale November 5; while many celebrate the boost for tourism and sports, critics question the spending priorities and high appearance fees.