The renovation and upgrading works at Nyayo National Stadium are complete, and the stadium is now ready for use, pending approval from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).Nyayo, alongside Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, is earmarked for use in the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship, which has been moved from February 2025 to August 2025 to give host countries—Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania—more time to prepare.##NAJAVA_MECA_8650032##Before the postponement of the continental tournament, Nyayo had received a clean bill of health as the CAF technical team was satisfied with the standard of work at the stadium.In a video posted by Stadium TV on YouTube, a detailed tour of the 30,000-capacity facility shows a stadium that has been completed to a high standard.Renovations in the parking area, where dilapidated cabros have been replaced, are done, and the parking has been marked for ease. The glass wall covering the VIP entrance has been cleaned, and broken glass has been replaced.In the tunnel leading to the changing rooms, the canopy that was destroyed during the last Mashemeji Derby has been replaced, and a green carpet has been laid on the walkway.Kipruto faces Cheptegei in Tokyo Marathon title defenseThe VIP area, which required minor improvements such as painting and replacing broken chairs and glass rails, is now complete.A major addition to the VIP area is a media center on the left side, designed to accommodate the hundreds of journalists who will cover the tournament. An additional area for cameramen has also been created above the VIP area, beneath the roof.Next to the walkway leading from the VIP area to the field, a well-matured flower bed has been laid, enhancing the beauty of the surroundings.All set for FKF Youth League finals this weekendOn the field, the playing surface is nearly ready for use, with a small section near the touchline still in progress but expected to be complete before August. Signage has been placed to remind unauthorized personnel to stay off the grass for maintenance.Movable goalposts for the tournament are ready and placed near the field, along with electronic advertising boards that will be installed before the event begins.The dressing rooms, including the referee’s room with a refrigerator for food storage, are complete.One of the major upgrades at the facility was the lighting. After years of neglect, a new lighting system has been installed. The old lighting towers have been replaced with new ones, making the stadium suitable for night matches and training.Salim Babu reveals immediate target after taking over Nairobi City StarsA canopy installation around the stadium is expected after the conclusion of CHAN, in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). If the canopy is installed, the lighting system will likely be moved to the new structures, similar to Kasarani Stadium.Nyayo Stadium was closed for renovations in August 2024 to prepare it for the tournament, which will be hosted in three East African countries.Kenya is the only country of the three without a CAF-approved stadium, but with Nyayo now approved and work at Kasarani almost complete, the country will have two venues for the tournament, while Uganda and Tanzania will each have one.Alongside Kasarani and Nyayo, work is ongoing at Ulinzi Sports Complex, Police Sacco Stadium, Kasarani Annex, and Kirigiti Stadium, which will all serve as training grounds for the biennial tournament.Elsewhere, Kenya is preparing to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and aims to have four stadiums ready for the matches, with several others serving as training grounds.The proposed Talanta Sports City, a brand-new, ultra-modern football-only stadium, is taking shape and is expected to be ready between December 2025 and March 2026.Additionally, the upgrading of Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret has begun following its launch earlier this month by President William Ruto.Video Courtesy of Stadium TVFKF Premier League players who should seek career-saving moves this January
