Roof Installation Underway as Talanta Stadium Makes Fine Progress to Meet Deadline Ahead of AFCON 2027 [VIDEO]

Construction at the highly anticipated Talanta Sports City has reached another major milestone, with the installation of roofing beams now completed, signaling continued progress towards the stadium’s targeted completion ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

As Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania prepare to co-host the continental showpiece for the first time in history, Talanta Stadium stands as Kenya’s flagship project, expected to be a modern marvel and the crown jewel of sports infrastructure in the region.

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In the latest construction update shared on YouTube by Wanderlust, new footage reveals that major structural work is now done. 

The roofing beams, which will serve as the key load-bearing framework for the canopy roof, have been fully installed. These were fabricated on-site and then hoisted into place, following industry safety protocols to reduce risk and ensure structural integrity.

Equally significant is the completion of all three seating tiers. Structural challenges had initially slowed the process—especially due to complex steel fitting requirements—but the concrete skeleton and steel installations are now finalized.

“Aerial footage clearly shows that the first, second, and third tiers of the stadium are done, giving the arena a new shape and aesthetic that aligns with modern global stadium standards,” one construction analyst noted.

Following the completion of the core stadium structure, attention has now shifted to more refined components:

Staircases are being fitted across the seating areas to aid accessibility.

Canopy stands, which support the stadium’s outer roofing sections, are under construction. Much of this fabrication is happening at ground level for safety before installation.

Interior partitioning has begun across the lower tiers, where essential rooms such as changing rooms, first aid, security offices, and anti-doping areas are being constructed.

The middle tier will host the VVIP and Presidential Dais, as well as hospitality suites and media facilities including the main camera platforms.

The Talanta Sports City project broke ground on March 1, 2024, in a ceremony presided over by President William Ruto. 

The stadium, designed to seat 60,000 spectators, marks Kenya’s first major stadium construction project since the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani (1987) and Nyayo Stadium (1983).

The venue is expected to serve both the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and AFCON 2027, which Kenya is co-hosting. Its development is being closely watched by fans and stakeholders alike as a symbol of Kenya’s commitment to revitalising sports infrastructure.

The stadium is being built by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), the same firm behind transformative projects such as the Standard Gauge Railway and the Nairobi Expressway. 

CRBC has committed to completing the stadium between December 2025 and March 2026—ahead of AFCON 2027’s anticipated kickoff.

The total cost of the stadium is projected at USD 334.5 million (approx. KSh 44.7 billion), making it the most expensive stadium ever constructed in East and Central Africa.

While the price tag has raised eyebrows among some critics, the government maintains that the investment is warranted due to the stadium’s expected global-standard quality and long-term benefit to Kenyan sports.

Talanta Sports City is set to redefine Kenya’s sporting landscape. Once complete, it will not only provide a world-class venue for football but also boost tourism, job creation, and national pride.

With roofing now in place and internal work gaining pace, the stadium appears to be on schedule to meet its ambitious deadline. As the region counts down to CHAN 2024 and AFCON 2027, Talanta Stadium is shaping up to be the venue that symbolizes Kenya’s re-entry onto the continental and global football stage.