Talanta Stadium to open with FC Bayern versus AFC Ajax match

Six-time European champions FC Bayern Munich of Germany will face Dutch champions AFC Ajax on January 5, 2027, in a match to officially open the Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi, President William Ruto has announced.

FC Bayern Munich described the event as an international football festival celebrating the game across Africa.

"The aim of the event is to build up anticipation for the Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in the summer of 2027. This will be the first time the tournament has been held across three countries, and it marks its return to East Africa after more than 50 years," a statement from the club said on Wednesday.

"FC 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. For many years, we have consistently maintained a presence in America and Asia with our ‘Audi Summer Tour’. Now we have a new opportunity to further strengthen our connection with our fans in Africa too, to allow people to experience FC Bayern first-hand and to underline our club’s international appeal."