The stadia conundrum is showing no signs of abating but the Football Kenya Federation has earmarked six sporting facilities where league matches can be hosted. In a communication sent to clubs, the federation asked teams to seek alternative venues to host their matches with the Nyayo National Stadium and Kasarani Annex under renovations. Why FKF has cancelled Community Shield clash pitting Gor Mahia against Kenya PoliceFKF revealed that the two stadia will be refurbished after a team of CAF delegates inspected the two venues and issued their recommendations ahead of hosting the African Nations Championship (CHAN). “Recently, a CAF delegation visited Kenya to assess our infrastructure and evaluate our capability to co-host the CHAN tournament scheduled for early next year alongside Uganda and Tanzania. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8256664##As a result of this inspection, the following facilities have been earmarked for specific purposes: Nyayo Stadium – potential venue for group matches. Kasarani Annex, Police Sacco Stadium, and Ulinzi Sports Complex – potential training venues,” read part of the communique. The six alternative venues provided by FKF include, Moi Stadium (Embu), Moi Kinoru Stadium (Meru), Kirigiti Stadium (Kiambu), Siaya Stadium (Siaya), Waiguru Stadium (Kirinyaga), and Mpesa Foundation, Thika.Full list of 49 Kenyan coaches with CAF A license revealedThe commencement of Nyayo and Kasarani Annex facilities are yet to be decided leaving no timeline of completion. Kasarani Stadium that has also been hosting FKF Premier League matches is under renovations in readiness for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.The Police Sacco that played host to a number of matches last season is also scheduled for renovations but the facility is expected to completed in good time. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8256621##Kenya is set to host the tournament alongside her neighbours Tanzania and Uganda.
