Bayern Munich set to play Ajax in Nairobi friendly in 2027

A general view of the Raila Odinga International Stadium, also known as Talanta Sports Stadium, a 60,000-seat national stadium under construction in Nairobi on June 23, 2026, ahead the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for 2027.
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Bayern Munich will play Dutch giants Ajax in Nairobi, Kenya in a friendly on January 5, 2027, the German champions announced in a statement on Wednesday.

The match will serve as the opening of the Raila Odinga International Stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in the summer of 2027.

"Bayern has millions of fantastic fans in Africa with whom we feel a close connection – it's a continent with a huge passion for football," Bayern marketing boss Rouven Kasper said in a statement.

In September, Nairobi was announced as host of the 2029 World Athletics Championships, the first time the event will be held in Africa.

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