AFC Leopards head coach Tomas Trucha was left shocked by the deplorable state of Thika Stadium, which lacks essential facilities such as toilets and dressing rooms, stating that it paints a negative image of Kenyan football.On Saturday, Ingwe played Bidco United at the venue, securing a 1-0 victory courtesy of a late Sydney Lokale strike. This was the second match of the day, following league leaders KCB’s 3-0 triumph over Posta Rangers in the early kickoff.##NAJAVA_MECA_8362346##What startled many in attendance was the sight of both teams changing on the sidelines on the playing surface due to the absence of dressing rooms—one of the fundamental requirements for any stadium hosting professional league games.Trucha was also dismayed by the lack of toilets within the stadium. Players were forced to relieve themselves next to their bus, as the lavatories located near the entrance required them to walk around the stadium to ease themselvesThe coach didn’t hold back in his criticism, expressing that the lack of such basic amenities is damaging to the reputation of Kenyan football, urging authorities to follow the necessary regulations.Ulinzi Stars head coach opens up on the team’s weakness after Shabana draw“You need to follow the rules. You need dressing rooms. When you want to relieve yourself, where do you go? On the tyres of your cars and the bus, right? To be honest, I have mixed feelings because Kenyan football in 2024—Is this what we want? Did you like the football? I don’t like it,” Trucha lamented.Despite the substandard facilities, AFC Leopards managed to secure their third win in nine meetings against Bidco United, a team that has consistently posed challenges since being promoted to the top tier four years ago.The victory was a much-needed response for Trucha’s side after their disappointing 1-0 loss to Posta Rangers the previous week at Machakos Stadium.Next, Leopards will face Nairobi City Stars at Dandora Stadium on Sunday.Gad Mathews message to Gor Mahia fans after a decent performance against Al Ahly
