Harambee Stars will likely play their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier home matches at Nyayo Stadium, as per Football Kenya Federation President Nick Mwendwa.In an interview with the Star, the federation boss said they are working tirelessly to avoid a repeat of the FIFA World Cup qualification games, in which Kenya was forced to host their matches in Malawi.Harambee Stars settled scores with Burundi and Ivory Coast at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, Malawi, owing to the lack of a FIFA-approved stadium in the country.Nick disclosed that his administration will apply for a temporary license the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to use Nyayo Stadium for the Stars’ home matches in the two-legged qualification games set to kick off in September.“We are in the process of applying for a provisional license this month and I’m certain it will be granted,” Mwendwa remarked.New signings headline Gor Mahia travelling squad for Kagame CupThe football boss remained confident in Keya’s chances of co-hosting the AFCON 2027 with neighboring Uganda and Tanzania under the EA Pamoja Bid initiative if the government completes the sports facility in good time.”I want to promise Kenyans that if the minister finishes the work, we shall host the Afcon qualifiers in the country,” he added.Kenya will kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign against the Warriors of Zimbabwe on September 2 before travelling to Windhoek on September 10 for a Namibian clash.This will be followed by a two-legged duel pitting the East African nation against Cameroon in Yaounde on October 7 before the reverse fixture in Nairobi on October 15.Football Kenya Federation tightens stance on National Super League Club LicensingStars will conclude their campaign against Zimbabwe in Harare on November 11 before flexing muscles with Namibia in Nairobi on November 19.The top two teams in the group will automatically punch tickets to the biennial tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_8202473##
