Harambee Stars defender Eric “Marcelo” Ouma is disappointed by the fact that the team will miss home advantage in their World Cup qualifier matches against Burundi and Ivory Coast.The two matches set for this Friday and Tuesday next week will be staged at the Bingu National Stadium in Malawi, denying Kenya the opportunity to play in front of home crowd.Kenya finds itself as a country without any CAF-approved stadium following the closure of both the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, and Nyayo stadia for renovations.##NAJAVA_MECA_8136271##The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts through Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba promised to get Nyayo stadium ready before the commencement of the international break that was not meant to be.This didn’t come to pass leaving FKF looking for options to host the game.Erick Johanna goes awol from Harambee Stars squad; Miheso called up as replacementMarcelo, who is a doubt for the two matches says the team will fans.”It is a different feeling and atmosphere playing in front of our fans. The support would have been massive but for now, we will miss their support that pushes the team to give better performances,” he told Mozzart Sport.The former Gor Mahia defender says that it’s a shame for a whole country to lack a stadium that meets the required international standards”It is disappointing that as a country of over 50 million people, we don’t have a stadium that is CAF approved. I have however seen the government trying to put up stadiums in different areas and it’s my hope that it will meet the required set of standards,” he shared his thoughts.2026 WCQ: Engin Firat hints at unexpected choices for Harambee Stars final squadWith all the predicaments facing the Kenyan national team, Ouma who plies his trade in Poland with Rakow Czestochowa says that the players are ready to handle the challenges that are there”It is tough but sometimes we have to deal with the reality and work with what we have currently,” he added.
