Kenyan continental football representatives Gor Mahia and Kenya Police FC may have qualified for the second preliminary round of their respective CAF inter-club competitions, but the two teams are now faced with the headache of getting a venue to host their home matches.This is because Nyayo National Stadium which hosted the first preliminary round matches will not be available.The stadium will be closed later this week for up to three months to undergo renovations ahead of next year’s Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) tournament.Gor Mahia head coach reveals strategy for facing Egyptian giants Al AhlyKenya Police FC will play Egyptian giants Zamalek while Gor Mahia have set up a date against record CAF Champions League winners Al Ahly.One option being considered by Gor Mahia is to play both legs in Egypt in a move they believe will save them costs.According to Gor Mahia Secretary General Sam Ocholla, the club is considering two options.##NAJAVA_MECA_8290631##“We will decide either to play both legs in Egypt or in Tanzania at Azam Stadium. The latter is more preferred as it will give our fans an opportunity to come and watch the match and give us the morale we need to win,” he said.At the moment Kenya does not have a stadium approved by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host its matches. Apart from Nyayo, the other facility Kasarani Stadium has also been closed for renovations.Kasarani is, however, expected to be ready for use from November but it will still have to be inspected by CAF.STARS ABROAD: Joseph Okumu features against Marseille as Collins Sichenje clocks 90 in SerbiaIt is not only local clubs that are being affected by the lack of a CAF-approved stadium. Even the national team Harambee Stars has been affected. The team was forced to play its 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier matches against Burundi and Ivory Coast in Malawi three months ago.On Thursday 5 September, Harambee Stars will host Zimbabwe in Uganda for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match.Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals and all three countries are investing heavily in infrastructure development.
