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Bayern Munich set to take on Ajax in Nairobi, Kenya

Bayern Munich will start the new year with a special international clash, traveling to Nairobi, Kenya, on January 5, 2027, to take on Dutch giants Ajax for a historic occasion: the grand opening of the new Raila Odinga International Stadium…

By Chuck Smith · Bavarian Football Works

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 5:30 PM

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Bayern Munich will face Ajax in an international friendly in Nairobi, Kenya, on January 5, 2027.
The match marks the grand opening of the new Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City.
The fixture is part of celebrations building anticipation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Bayern Munich will travel to Nairobi, Kenya, on January 5, 2027, to face Dutch side Ajax in an international friendly. The match will celebrate the grand opening of the new Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City as part of a major football festival.

The event aims to build excitement ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Rouven Kasper noted the club's desire to connect with African fans, while Ajax's roster will include former Bundesliga figures Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Thilo Kehrer, and Julian Brandt.

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