Kenyan President William Ruto has announced January 5, 2027, as the inauguration date for Talanta Stadium in Nairobi, with German giants Bayern Munich scheduled to face Dutch club Ajax in a proposed opening match.

The stadium is one of the major sporting facilities expected to play a key role in Kenya’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which the country will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania.

The planned inauguration is expected to showcase Kenya’s sporting infrastructure ahead of the continental tournament, which will bring Africa’s leading national teams together in East Africa.

Bayern Munich, Ajax lined up for opening match

According to the announcement, Bayern Munich and Ajax are scheduled to feature in the event marking the stadium’s official opening.

The proposed encounter would bring two prominent European clubs to Nairobi, providing an international spotlight for the new facility as Kenya steps up preparations for AFCON 2027.

Further details about the match and arrangements for the inauguration were not provided in the announcement.

Talanta Stadium central to AFCON preparations

Talanta Stadium is among the major infrastructure projects designed to strengthen Kenya’s capacity to host international sporting events.

Its inauguration would represent a key milestone in preparations for AFCON 2027, which Kenya will jointly host with neighbouring Uganda and Tanzania.

The tournament will be a landmark event for East Africa, with the three countries working together to stage Africa’s premier men’s national-team football competition.