Bayern Munich and Ajax to Open Kenya’s New Stadium on January 5, 2027

Kenya is preparing for a major football occasion as Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam get ready to open the new Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi on January 5, 2027. The two European clubs have confirmed that they will play a friendly match at the 60,000-seat facility.

The stadium, located at Talanta Sports City, is expected to play an important role in Kenya’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which the country will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania from June 19 to July 17.

Bayern Munich, one of Germany’s most successful clubs, has won the European Champions League six times. Ajax, from the Netherlands, has lifted the same trophy four times. Their meeting will give Kenyan football fans an opportunity to watch two famous European teams compete on home soil.

The match will also mark Bayern Munich’s first visit to Kenya. Both clubs say the event will help strengthen their connection with football supporters across Africa.

The opening fixture is expected to attract local and international attention while showcasing Kenya’s sporting facilities ahead of AFCON 2027. It could also create opportunities for hotels, transport operators, restaurants and other businesses serving visiting fans.

According to the stadium’s official website, tickets are scheduled to go on sale on November 5, 2026.

The match will therefore be an important milestone for Kenyan football as the country prepares to host major international sporting events.

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