FC Bayern Munich have officially confirmed they will play Ajax Amsterdam in Nairobi on January 5, 2027, in what promises to be one of the biggest sporting moments in Kenya’s history. Bayern Munich reacts after William Ruto confirms their match against Ajax. Photo: FC Bayern München. Source: Facebook The German giants announced on their official Facebook page, describing it as “a special match to kick off the new year.” The post confirmed the fixture will double as the ceremonial inauguration of the Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City. Bayern’s announcement came after President William Ruto revealed the plans, confirming that two of European football’s most storied clubs would grace Kenyan soil for the historic occasion.
Raila Odinga International Stadium set to host 60,000 fans The brand-new national stadium, which was named in honour of Raila Odinga, has been under construction, with many waiting to see how it looks inside. The Talanta Sports City development represents a landmark infrastructure investment in Kenyan sport, and the Bayern vs Ajax match is intended to give the venue a fitting introduction on the world stage. According to Bayern Munich’s official announcement, the club described the trip as part of the stadium’s ceremonial opening, signalling the kind of global attention the fixture is expected to attract. Bayern Munich are one of the most decorated clubs in world football, having won the UEFA Champions League multiple times and dominating the Bundesliga for decades. Ajax Amsterdam, meanwhile, carry their own rich legacy, famed for producing some of Europe’s finest footballing talent over the years. The prospect of watching two clubs of this calibre face off in Nairobi has already generated enormous excitement among Kenyan football fans, many of whom have long dreamed of seeing top-tier European football on home soil.
The January 5 date places the match firmly in the winter break period for both clubs, making it logistically feasible for players and staff to make the trip. With the Raila Odinga International Stadium set to become Kenya’s centrepiece sporting venue, the Bayern vs Ajax clash looks set to be a moment that Kenyan football supporters will remember for years to come. See their post below: How did Ajax react to playing in Kenya? In a related report, Dutch powerhouse Ajax Amsterdam officially confirmed they will face German giants FC Bayern Munich in the grand opening match of Nairobi’s new Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City. Responding to President Ruto’s announcement, the club expressed pride on social media over participating in the marquee fixture scheduled for January 5, 2027. The high-profile matchup is set to serve as a historic milestone for East African sports as Kenya prepares to co-host the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
